July 1 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 22-15 in a high-scoring game at Morgan Field. Blackwell totaled 17 hits and overcame Austin’s 11-hit attack, with both teams scoring in each of the first six innings before the Flycatchers added five more runs over the final three frames.
Blackwell took a 7-3 lead after two innings and answered Austin’s six-run fourth with seven runs of its own to maintain control. The Flycatchers added three runs in the fifth, three in the seventh and two in the eighth. Austin’s offense was led by Carlo Francisco, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs and three RBI, while Josh Walker added a home run, two runs and three RBI. Alex Westman scored three runs, collected two hits and drove in two runs.
Joey Dice paced Blackwell by going 3-for-4 with four runs, two walks and three RBI. Jack Skantze went 4-for-6 with five RBI and two runs, while Ramifer Salinas added three hits, four runs, a home run and five RBI. Franklyn Perez also homered and finished with three RBI, and Jaylon Thornton contributed two hits and two RBI.
Chase Bridges earned the win for Blackwell after allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits in 2.2 innings, striking out three and walking five. Matty Rones recorded the save with 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out none and walking one. Austin starter Dean Streich took the loss after surrendering 14 runs on 12 hits in four innings.
