Henderson Flash Defeats Bowling Green Pistons Despite Allowing 3-Run Inning
Henderson Flash weathered a push by Bowling Green Pistons in the fourth inning where Henderson Flash coughed up three runs, but Henderson Flash still won 11-5 on Wednesday. Bowling Green Pistons's big inning was driven by a sac fly by Isaac Whitaker and a home run by Zen Hiatt.
Henderson Flash secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Caleb Niehaus, Charlie Rife, Brandon Hunsaker, and Niehaus and a double by Sam McFarland.
In the first inning, Henderson Flash got their offense started when Brady Morse doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Henderson Flash tallied seven runs in the second inning. Henderson Flash offense in the inning was led by Niehaus, Rife, Hunsaker, McFarland, and Niehaus, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Hunsaker led the Henderson Flash to victory on the hill. Hunsaker surrendered two runs on three hits over three innings, striking out four and walking zero. Holton Compton and Matthew Ray entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Ryan Welch took the loss for Bowling Green Pistons. Welch lasted five innings, allowing ten hits and 11 runs while striking out six and walking zero.
Bowling Green Pistons socked two home runs on the day. Hiatt went yard in the fourth inning. Whitaker went for the long ball in the third inning.
Henderson Flash totaled 12 hits. Hunsaker, McFarland, Niehaus, and Evan Joubert each managed multiple hits for Henderson Flash. Hunsaker led Henderson Flash with three hits in four at bats.
Malcolm Rollon went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Bowling Green Pistons in hits.