Henderson Flash Claims Lead In Sixth Inning To Defeat Owensboro RiverDawgs
Henderson Flash nabbed the lead late in the game in an 11-4 victory over Owensboro RiverDawgs on Saturday. The game was tied at four with Henderson Flash batting in the bottom of the sixth when Nick Judd's wild pitch allowed one run to score for Henderson Flash.
Owensboro RiverDawgs got things moving in the first inning. Myles Beale hit a solo homer.
After Owensboro RiverDawgs scored one run in the top of the third, Henderson Flash answered with one of their own. Owensboro RiverDawgs scored when Kobe Matsen induced Daalen Adderly to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Henderson Flash then answered when Jeff Hoffman singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
Henderson Flash pulled away for good with four runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Colton Evans hit a solo homer, Kyle LaVanchy doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run, and Casey Sorg singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Nick Coleman earned the victory on the mound for Henderson Flash. Coleman lasted two innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out four and walking one. Adam Weihe, Nolan Patterson, and Tyler Schultz all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.
Judd took the loss for Owensboro RiverDawgs. The pitcher allowed four hits and seven runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three.
Matsen started the game for Henderson Flash. The righty allowed three hits and two runs over four innings, striking out three and walking zero Preston Cottrell started the game for Owensboro RiverDawgs. The hurler allowed four hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven
Henderson Flash tallied one home run on the day. Evans went yard in the sixth inning.
Henderson Flash scattered ten hits in the game. Evans and Sam McFarland all managed multiple hits for Henderson Flash. McFarland and Evans each collected two hits to lead Henderson Flash. Henderson Flash stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Ryan Dos Santos led the way with two.
Beale went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Owensboro RiverDawgs in hits.
Umpires:
Wayne Sealy, home plate
Andrew Powell, bases