Louisville Jockeys Stays Scrappy In Loss To Muhlenberg County Stallions
Louisville Jockeys' effort to come back from down five runs in the fifth inning came up just short, as they fell 10-9 to Muhlenberg County Stallions on Friday. Louisville Jockeys scored five runs in the failed comeback on an error in the fifth, a double by Jonah Wichman in the seventh, a double by David Byrne in the seventh, and a groundout by Joey Humphrey in the eighth.
Louisville Jockeys was right in it until Muhlenberg County Stallions in the ninth inning.
Louisville Jockeys got things moving in the first inning. Jaret Humphrey singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the eighth inning, Louisville Jockeys tied things up at nine when Humphrey grounded out, scoring one run.
Louisville Jockeys tallied three runs in the seventh inning. Wichman and Byrne all drove in runs in the frame.
Muhlenberg County Stallions scored five runs in the fifth inning. Muhlenberg County Stallions' big inning was driven by singles by Justin Massingale and Brennon Williams, a groundout by Jaccar Watkins, a fielder's choice by Noah Phillips, and a double by Garrett Dennis.
Corbin Thompson was on the pitcher's mound for Muhlenberg County Stallions. Thompson surrendered three runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out five and walking zero.
Ashton Dickmann was on the mound for Louisville Jockeys. Dickmann went four innings, allowing three runs on three hits and striking out six. Bobby Fowler, Garrett Clarke, Matt Armstrong, and RJ Latkowski each entered the game as relief, throwing three and a third innings, two-thirds of an inning, two-thirds of an inning, and one-third of an inning respectively.
Louisville Jockeys tallied 11 hits. Wichman, Humphrey, and Carson Boles each racked up multiple hits for Louisville Jockeys. Wichman led Louisville Jockeys with three hits in five at-bats.
Muhlenberg County Stallions saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Massingale, Dennis, and Williams each had multiple hits for Muhlenberg County Stallions. Massingale went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Muhlenberg County Stallions in hits. Muhlenberg County Stallions tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Phillips led the way with three.