July 2 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 17-15 in a high-scoring game at Morgan Field. Blackwell took control with six runs in the first inning, added two in the second and erupted for seven in the fourth to build a 15-4 lead. Austin rallied with two runs in the fifth and sixth innings, four in the eighth and three in the ninth, but the comeback fell short.
Ramifer Salinas led Blackwell with three hits, four RBI and a home run.
Cameron Pfafmen added two hits and three RBI, while
Jack Skantze had two RBI and
Jaylon Thornton homered and drove in a run.
Cameron Phillips and
CJ Mervilus also collected two hits for the Flycatchers, who finished with 13 hits.
Austin produced 14 hits in the loss.
Josh Walker went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a home run, while
Austin Brewer went 2-for-6 with three RBI and a homer.
Markus Bracey scored four runs and hit two home runs, and
Darius Simple added two hits and a home run. Austins other homers came from
Luke Bowman.
Tate Jurnigan earned the win for Blackwell after allowing three hits and six runs, four earned, in five innings with six walks and three strikeouts.
Luke Poselovic recorded the save with one strikeout in one-third of an inning.
Nick DiBenedetto took the loss for Austin after surrendering 10 hits and 15 runs, 13 earned, in 3 1/3 innings.
