June 18 2024 The Blackwell Flycatchers scored 13 runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Austin Weirdos 14-1 in a seven-inning game. Blackwell finished with 14 hits while Austin collected four. The Flycatchers added their final run in the fifth inning, while Austin’s lone run came in the first.
Rey Lozano led Blackwell with four hits and two runs. Ryan Salinas went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI. J. Dice also homered and drove in two runs, while Markus Bracey had two hits and an RBI. Blackwell’s other extra-base hits were doubles by D. Burroughs, Matthew Hickey and C. Phillips.
Hickey earned the win with a complete seven-inning performance, allowing four hits and one run, which was unearned, while walking one and striking out eight. Austin starter Shane Brito took the loss after allowing 13 runs on eight hits with five walks and one strikeout in one inning. J. Strobel followed with five innings, surrendering one run on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts.
