Owensboro RiverDawgs Drops Game To Fulton Railroaders After Late Score
Monday's game against Fulton Railroaders was a heartbreaker for Owensboro RiverDawgs, as they lost the lead late in a 9-6 defeat. Fulton Railroaders trailed 6-5 in the top of the sixth inning when O'Neil Burgos doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.
Despite the loss, Owensboro RiverDawgs did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Fulton Railroaders had 11 hits on the way to victory.
In the first inning, Fulton Railroaders got their offense started. Fulton Railroaders scored one run when Burgos singled.
Fulton Railroaders pulled away for good with three runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Ian Drays singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Owensboro RiverDawgs notched three runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Michael Wymann and Tarron Lawson.
Brad Webber was credited with the victory for Fulton Railroaders. He lasted two innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out six. Ryan Middleton threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Middleton recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Fulton Railroaders.
Garrett Whitticker took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He went one-third of an inning, allowing two runs on one hit and walking one.
Colton Easterwood started the game for Fulton Railroaders. He surrendered six runs on six hits over four innings, striking out six and walking one Blaine Gillim started the game for Owensboro RiverDawgs. He allowed eight hits and five runs over five innings, striking out four and walking zero
Owensboro RiverDawgs launched one home run on the day. Ian Ellis went for the long ball in the first inning.
Owensboro RiverDawgs had eight hits in the game. Manny Gonzalez and Wymann each had multiple hits for Owensboro RiverDawgs. Wymann and Gonzalez each collected two hits to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs.
Fulton Railroaders racked up 11 hits on the day. Burgos, Garrett Guymon, and Drays each racked up multiple hits for Fulton Railroaders. Burgos went 3-for-6 at the plate to lead Fulton Railroaders in hits.