July 26 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 17-6 at Morgan Field. Blackwell scored five runs in the first inning, added one in the second and four in the third to take a 10-2 lead. The Flycatchers later scored three runs in the seventh and four in the eighth to secure the win.
Jaylon Thornton led Blackwell’s 16-hit attack by going 4-for-6 with a home run and seven RBI. Franklyn Perez added three hits, including a home run, with three RBI, while Ty Andrews went 2-for-4 with three runs and an RBI. Jack Skantze scored four runs and drove in one, and Taylor Perret contributed two RBI.
Bryce Holmes earned the win after allowing three hits and two runs over five innings while striking out six and walking one. Tyler Kisner worked three innings and allowed three earned runs on eight hits with four strikeouts, and Matty Rones finished the game with one inning of relief.
Austin collected 13 hits, led by Dean Streich’s 3-for-5 performance and three hits from the eight-spot. Alex Westman and Carlo Francisco each had two hits, while Josh Walker and Brice Rivenbark drove in two runs apiece. Francisco took the loss after surrendering 10 runs, seven earned, on 10 hits in 2.2 innings. Marqual Reyes allowed seven runs, all earned, on six hits over 5.1 innings.
