2023 Blackwell FlyCatchers News

Blackwell Flycatchers look to 2024 season

The 2023 Inaugural season for the B

The 2023 Inaugural season for the Blackwell Flycatchers is complete and now the Flycatchers are looking to the 2024 season. Like many expansion teams the Flycatchers team saw changes that improved their team throughout the course of the season. The Flycatchers record was 17-25 and they lost eight games due to rainouts. 8 of the 17 wins came against the Austin Weirdos who finished with a record of 1-45.

The Flycatchers season highlighted by a July 8th (5-4) win over the Tucson Saguaros. By July the Flycatchers had a great press box operation and concessions team. Joey Dice was the first ever Blackwell Flycatchers All-Star. He participated in the game in Alpine, Texas.

Andrew Dunn of the Pecos League: "Blackwell proved a great place to have a baseball team. The community proved they can support a team. The City was supportive and easy to work with. 2024 will be even better because everyone knows what to expect."

Luke Poselovic Field Manager of the Flycatchers says: "Players and people didn"t know what to expect in the first season, now the word is out about how good of a place Blackwell is to play. The people in the community treat the players well and players loved being here. We will take a step forward in 2024."

The 2024 season will feature a quality Flycatchers Team from opening day. The Flycatchers open the 2024 season in Santa Fe against the Fuego on May 30, 2024. The Flycatchers home opener is June 3, 2024 against the Garden City Wind. Follow the Flycatchers online at http://www.BlackwellFlycatchers.com

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Santa Fe Fuego Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 19-3

July 30 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego def

July 30 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 19-3, building an early lead with four runs in the first inning and four more in the second. Santa Fe added one run in the third, four in the fourth and six in the fifth to take control. The Fuego finished with 22 hits and no errors while Blackwell had eight hits and no errors.

Parker DePasquale led Santa Fe with two hits, five runs and four RBI, including two home runs. Brian Cantu went 3-for-4 with four runs and three RBI, while Jordan Izzo homered and drove in four runs. Rafael Ramirez and Arthur Quinones each added two RBI, and Shimon Kozamawa and Brian Aguilar collected three hits apiece. Blackwells Taylor Perret hit a home run and had two RBI, while Manuel Chavez also drove in two runs.

Izzo earned the win after allowing five hits and three earned runs over six innings while striking out 10 and walking two. Marty Carnahan, Shimon Kozamawa and Zach Hill combined for three scoreless innings of relief, with Hill striking out three in the ninth. Blackwell starter Taylor Perret was charged with the loss after allowing four runs in one inning.

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Fuego Roll Past Flycatchers 34-5

July 29 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego ove

July 29 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego overwhelmed the Blackwell Flycatchers 34-5 at Fort Marcy Park, scoring 21 runs in the first inning and adding three in the second and third. Santa Fe finished with 28 hits and five home runs, while Blackwell collected six hits and committed two errors. The Fuego completed the seven-inning game with a 34-5 advantage after Blackwell scored once in the fourth, three times in the fifth and once in the seventh.

Parker DePasquale led Santa Fes offensive barrage, going 5-for-7 with five runs and 11 RBI, including a home run. Ben Osborne went 3-for-3 with six runs, two RBI and four walks, while Jared Fry added three hits, three runs and six RBI with a home run. Omar Ortiz also had five hits, and Maurice La Fon contributed two hits and four RBI. Blackwells Abraham Martinez and Kurt Trotter each hit a home run, with Martinez collecting two hits and three RBI and Trotter adding two hits and one RBI.

Preston Burnett earned the win for Santa Fe after allowing five runs on five hits over five innings, with four walks and eight strikeouts. Sean Townsend opened with two scoreless innings, permitting one hit while striking out six. Trotter took the loss for Blackwell after recording one out and allowing eight hits and 11 runs, 10 earned, with two walks and no strikeouts.

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Santa Fe Fuego Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 12-2

July 28 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego def

July 28 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 12-2 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored 14 hits and used a three-run second inning a three-run third and a six-run seventh to pull away from Blackwell.

Alex Williams led the Fuego attack with two hits three runs and three RBI including a home run. Brian Cantu went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run, while Caine Agis added two hits two walks and three runs. Parker DePasquale and Ben Osborne each drove in a run, and Rafael Ramirez recorded two hits and two runs.

Blackwell collected six hits, led by CJ Mervilus, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run. Cameron Phillips added two hits and drove in the Flycatchers other run. Blackwell scored once in the second and once in the sixth, but could not match Santa Fes offensive production.

Cantu earned the win after allowing five hits and two runs over eight innings. He struck out five and walked one. Aydan Rolph pitched a scoreless ninth for Santa Fe. Bailey Roberson took the loss after surrendering 13 hits and 12 runs, including 12 earned, in 6 2/3 innings while striking out six and walking three.

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Jeff Fripp Powers Blackwell Flycatchers Past Austin Weirdos 10-5

July 27 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 27 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 10-5 at Morgan Field, using a strong offensive start and holding off a late Austin push. Blackwell collected 11 hits and scored three runs in each of the first, third and fourth innings before adding an insurance run in the seventh.

Jeff Fripp led the Flycatchers with three hits, including a home run, and five RBIs. Jack Skantze scored three runs, drove in two and added a double and two stolen bases. CJ Mervilus contributed a hit, two walks, two runs and one RBI, while Jaylon Thornton had two hits.

Austin scored once in the first and fourth innings before mounting a three-run sixth to cut the deficit to 9-5. Dean Streich paced the Weirdos with two hits, two home runs and three RBIs. Alex Westman added three hits, and Josh Walker hit a home run and drove in two runs as Austin finished with 10 hits.

Taylor Perret earned the win for Blackwell after allowing eight hits and five runs, four earned, in 8.1 innings. He walked two and struck out 13. Matty Rones recorded the final two outs. Andrew Lopez took the loss for Austin, surrendering eight hits and nine earned runs in 4.1 innings while walking five and striking out none.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Defeat Austin Weirdos 17-6

July 26 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

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.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Rally Past Austin Weirdos 13-4

July 25 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 25 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 13-4 at Morgan Field. Blackwell scored in seven of its first eight innings, turning a 2-1 advantage after three innings into a 7-2 lead after five and an 11-3 margin after six. The Flycatchers finished with eight hits and no errors while Austin also collected eight hits and committed one error.

Jeff Fripp delivered the biggest blow for Blackwell with a home run and four RBI. He also scored three runs and drew three walks. Franklyn Perez went 2-for-5 with three RBI, while Jaylon Thornton drove in two runs and Kurt Trotter scored twice with one RBI. Jack Skantze scored three runs, reached base three times and added a hit.

Skantze earned the win after allowing four runs on eight hits in seven innings. He struck out six and walked five. Matty Rones completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out two.

Rex Jackson led Austin with a hit, a run and an RBI, while Carlo Francisco, Alex Westman, Dean Streich and Andrew Lopez also drove in runs. Westman had two hits. Austin starter Brice Rivenbark took the loss after giving up six runs, five earned, on five hits in five innings, with four strikeouts and five walks.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Roll Past Austin Weirdos 18-6

July 24 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 24 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers scored in eight consecutive innings and defeated the Austin Weirdos 18-6. Blackwell collected 16 hits and took control with a 1-0 first-inning lead before expanding the margin to 5-1 through four innings. The Flycatchers added four runs in the sixth and three in the seventh before putting five more on the board in the eighth.

Ty Andrews went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBIs for Blackwell while Franklyn Perez had three hits and four RBIs. Cameron Pfafmen added two hits four RBIs and two home runs and Jack Skantze scored three runs with two hits and one RBI. Jaylon Thornton also contributed three hits three runs and one RBI while Cameron Phillips drove in three runs.

Luke Poselovic earned the win with a complete-game performance for Blackwell. He allowed nine hits and six runs with two earned runs while striking out nine and walking two over nine innings. Austin starter Markell Reyes took the loss after allowing five hits and five runs over 3.1 innings.

Austin scored once in the third and fifth innings and rallied for four runs in the seventh but could not close the gap. Rex Jackson led the Weirdos with one hit three RBIs and a home run while Alex Westman also homered and drove in one run. Markus Bracey and Josh Walker each had two hits for Austin.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Outslug Santa Fe Fuego 18-12

July 23 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 23 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 18-12 behind a 23-hit offensive performance. Blackwell scored in each of the first six innings, building a 14-1 lead through four innings before Santa Fe mounted a late challenge. The Fuego scored six runs in the fifth, two in the seventh and three in the eighth, but could not close the gap.

Jaylon Thornton went 4-for-7 with four runs and five RBIs for Blackwell, while Jeff Fripp finished 5-for-6 with three runs and six RBIs. Thornton hit two home runs, and Fripp also homered twice. CJ Mervilus added two hits, two RBIs and a home run, while Ty Andrews hit a homer and drove in three runs. Blackwell also received two hits and two runs from Jack Skantze.

Santa Fe collected 17 hits, led by Alex Williams, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBIs and two home runs. Caine Agis had two hits and three RBIs, while Rafael Ramirez and Jared Fry each added two hits and two runs. Phillip Buckingham and Parker DePasquale also recorded two hits apiece.

Ramon Medina earned the win for Blackwell after allowing seven earned runs on 11 hits in 4.2 innings while striking out seven. Cameron Phillips followed with 3.1 innings, permitting five runs, three earned, on six hits with three strikeouts. Brian Cantu took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering nine earned runs on 10 hits in 2.1 innings.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Rout Santa Fe Fuego 18-10

July 22 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 22 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 18-10 at Fort Marcy Park, breaking open a close game with a 10-run third inning. Blackwell added two runs in each of the fourth through sixth innings and another in the ninth while finishing with 20 hits. Santa Fe collected 12 hits and scored five runs in the fifth and two in the sixth but could not overcome the deficit.

Cameron Phillips led the Flycatchers with four hits, three runs and five RBI, including two home runs. CJ Mervilus also went 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI and a home run, while Jack Skantze and Ty Andrews added two and three hits, respectively. Kurt Trotter drove in three runs with a home run, and Blackwell finished with five homers overall.

Santa Fe received four RBI apiece from Omar Ortiz and Rafael Ramirez. Ortiz hit a home run and a double, while Ramirez hit two home runs and scored twice. Caine Agis added two hits, two runs, one RBI and a home run for the Fuego.

Billy Nix earned the win for Blackwell after allowing 11 hits and nine runs, all earned, in six innings with four walks and five strikeouts. Cameron Phillips pitched two innings in relief, allowing one run, and Kurt Trotter struck out three in a scoreless ninth. Jordan Izzo took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering 11 runs, all earned, on eight hits in 2.1 innings.

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Santa Fe Fuego Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 10-5

July 21 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego def

July 21 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 10-5 at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe scored five runs in the first inning, added single runs in the third and two runs in the fourth to build an 8-1 lead. Blackwell answered with two runs in the eighth and two more in the ninth, but the Fuego held on for the win.

Phillip Buckingham led Santa Fe with three hits and three runs, while Parker DePasquale added two hits and scored twice. Rafael Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two walks, and Karl Koeper had two hits, including a home run, with two runs and one RBI. Jared Fry drove in two runs, and Ben Osborne added one RBI.

Blackwell collected nine hits, led by Jeff Fripp’s 2-for-4 performance with two RBI and Kurt Trotter’s two hits. Cameron Phillips and CJ Mervilus each hit a home run for the Flycatchers. Santa Fe starter Marty Carnahan earned the win after allowing six hits and three runs, two earned, in 7.2 innings while striking out 13. Shimon Kozamawa finished the game, and Bryce Holmes took the loss after surrendering six runs, four earned, in three innings.

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Alpine Cowboys Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 14-2

July 19 2023 The Alpine Cowboys def

July 19 2023 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 14-2 at Kokernot Field, collecting 14 hits while limiting Blackwell to five. Alpine scored in six innings, including a five-run second and three-run fourth, to build an 11-0 lead through five innings. Blackwell scored once in the sixth and seventh, but Alpine added three more runs in the late innings to secure the win.

Alex Canty led Alpine’s offense by going 3-for-6 with a triple, two runs and three RBI. James Prockish went 2-for-4 with two runs and two walks, while Mitch Piatnik and Jake Sisto each went 2-for-3. Sisto added two RBI, and Matthew Hess contributed two hits and an RBI. Drake Angeron scored three runs and stole a base.

Hess earned the win after allowing one run on four hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in six innings. Michael Castillo worked two innings and allowed one run, while Dom Spinoso completed the game with a scoreless ninth and two strikeouts. Matty Rones took the loss for Blackwell after allowing nine runs on eight hits in 3.1 innings. The Flycatchers committed seven errors compared with one for Alpine.

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Alpine Cowboys Pull Away From Blackwell

July 18 2023 The Alpine Cowboys def

July 18 2023 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 10-2 at Morgan Field. Alpine collected 13 hits and played error-free baseball while Blackwell finished with five hits and one error.

Alpine took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and broke the game open with four runs in the third. The Cowboys added two runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth. Blackwell scored both of its runs in the fourth inning. Jeff Disla hit a three-run home run and finished with three RBI, while Drake Angeron went 4-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. Manny Garcia added two hits and two runs, and Kam Holland drove in two runs.

Brayde Hirai earned the win after holding Blackwell to two runs on five hits over seven innings. Hirai walked one and struck out seven, facing 25 batters. Luke Poselovic took the loss for Blackwell after allowing 10 runs on 13 hits in six innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts.

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Alpine Cowboys Hold Off Blackwell Flycatchers 9-5

July 18 2023 The Alpine Cowboys def

July 18 2023 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 9-5 at Kokernot Field. Alpine scored four runs in the first inning, added one in the fourth, three in the fifth and one in the sixth to finish with nine runs on seven hits. Blackwell collected four hits and scored all five of its runs in the sixth inning. Jake Sisto powered Alpine’s offense with a home run and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Alex Canty added two RBI, and James Prockish went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Manny Garcia drove in a run and reached base three times with a hit and two walks. Franklyn Perez hit a three-run home run for Blackwell, while Jaylon Thornton contributed two RBI. Cameron Mulvihill earned the win for Alpine after allowing five runs four earned on four hits in 5.2 innings. He walked two and struck out six. Dom Spinoso and Connor Kelly combined to complete the game, with Kelly striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. Blackwell starter Cade Johnson took the loss after surrendering nine earned runs on seven hits in 5.2 innings, with nine walks and nine strikeouts.

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Cowboys Outlast Flycatchers in High Scoring Win

July 17 2023 The Alpine Cowboys def

July 17 2023 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 18-11 at Kokernot Field. Alpine scored four runs in the first inning and six in the second to take a 10-1 lead, while Blackwell answered with a nine-run fifth inning to pull within 11-10.

Alpine restored control with six runs in the sixth and added two more in the seventh. The Cowboys finished with 18 hits and no errors, while Blackwell collected 12 hits and committed two errors.

Jake Sisto led Alpine with two hits and five RBI, including a home run. James Prockish added two hits, three RBI and a home run, while Alex Canty went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI. Drake Angeron had three hits, three runs and two RBI, and Cade Biddle contributed three hits and two RBI.

Aldo Buendia earned the win after allowing three hits and no runs in 1.1 innings. Bryson Spagnuolo recorded the save with three scoreless innings and four strikeouts. Matty Rones took the loss for Blackwell after allowing six hits and six runs in one-third of an inning.

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Alpine Cowboys Roll Past Blackwell Flycatchers 25-6

July 15 2023 The Alpine Cowboys def

July 15 2023 The Alpine Cowboys defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 25-6 in a high-scoring game at Morgan Field. Alpine collected 25 hits and scored in eight of nine innings, while Blackwell finished with six hits and six runs.

Alpine broke open the game with five runs in the second inning and six more in the fourth, building a 14-1 advantage through four innings. The Cowboys added a run in each of the fifth, sixth and seventh innings before erupting for nine runs in the eighth. Blackwell answered with five runs in the bottom of the eighth, but Alpine closed out the victory.

Aldo Buendia led Alpine with four hits, six RBI and three runs scored. Jeff Disla went 5-for-6 with five RBI and two runs, while James Prockish added four hits, four RBI, three runs and two walks. Drake Angeron hit a home run among his three hits and scored three times, and Drew Bayard homered twice while driving in four runs. Alex Canty scored four runs and had three hits.

Danny Sullivan earned the win after allowing one run on four hits in seven innings, with four walks and three strikeouts. Bryce Holmes took the loss for Blackwell, surrendering six runs on seven hits in 1.2 innings. Luke Poselovic was charged with 12 runs, including 12 earned, on 10 hits over four innings for the Flycatchers.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Defeat Alpine Cowboys 11-7

July 13 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

July 13 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Alpine Cowboys 11-7 at Morgan Field. Blackwell collected 10 hits and overcame four errors while Alpine finished with five hits and one error.

Alpine scored twice in the first inning, but Blackwell answered with a run in the bottom half before taking control with four runs in the third and three more in the fourth. Alpine cut the deficit to 8-6 with a four-run fifth and pulled within two again with a run in the seventh. Blackwell added three insurance runs in the eighth.

Jeff Fripp led Blackwell with two hits, three runs and four RBI, including his ninth home run of the season. Jack Skantze went 3-for-4 with three runs, while Jaylon Thornton added two hits and two runs. For Alpine, Aldo Buendia hit a three-run home run and Drew Bayard doubled and drove in a run.

Eli Davis earned the win after allowing one hit and two runs in four innings while striking out seven and walking five. Connor White recorded the save with a scoreless ninth, allowing no hits and striking out one. Alpine starter Shane Hykin took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and eight earned runs in four innings.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Edge Tucson Saguaros 5-4

July 8 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

July 8 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Tucson Saguaros 5-4 at Morgan Field, overcoming a late Tucson rally to secure the victory. Blackwell finished with seven hits and one error, while Tucson collected six hits and also committed one error.

Blackwell scored once in the second inning and added three runs in the third to take a 4-1 lead. Tucson answered with a run in the fourth and two more in the sixth to tie the game at 4-4, but Blackwell regained the lead with a run in the seventh and held on for the win.

Ramifer Salinas led Blackwell with two hits and two RBI. Franklyn Perez added a home run and an RBI, while Jeff Fripp contributed a hit and an RBI. For Tucson, Steve Joyner, Madison Santos, Jordan Harrison-Dudley, Gabe Ramos, Isaac Keehn and Gavy Perez-Torres each recorded one hit; Harrison-Dudley, Keehn and Perez-Torres drove in one run apiece. Blackwell also received a two-hit performance from Salinas and a double from CJ Mervilus.

Matty Rones earned the win after pitching a scoreless inning, and Connor White recorded the save with two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two. Jackson Smith was charged with the loss for Tucson. Isaac Keehn struck out nine in six innings for the Saguaros, while Blackwell starter Bryce Holmes worked two scoreless innings with three strikeouts.

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Tucson Saguaros Rally Past Blackwell in 10 Innings

July 6 2023 The Tucson Saguaros def

July 6 2023 The Tucson Saguaros defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 6-4 in 10 innings. Blackwell opened with two runs in the first inning and added single runs in the fifth and sixth to take a 4-1 lead after six innings, but Tucson answered with two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to tie the game. Tucson broke the deadlock with two runs in the 10th inning. K. Trahan hit a home run and finished with one hit and two RBI, while Z. Campbell also drove in two runs. R. Murphy led the Saguaros with three hits, and M. Santos scored twice and added a hit and three walks. Tucson totaled seven hits and 10 walks. Blackwell collected four hits, with J. Fripp hitting a home run and driving in one run. J. Skantze had one hit and two RBI, and J. Dice scored once while drawing four walks. The Flycatchers left 12 runners on base. E. Davis worked 6.2 innings for Blackwell, allowing four hits and three earned runs while striking out seven. Tucsons E. Pritchett pitched five innings with five strikeouts, and the Saguaros received scoreless relief from J. Smith and T. Cole. A. Friesen was credited with the win, and D. Montagna recorded the save with a scoreless 10th inning.

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Flycatchers Pull Away for 18-7 Win Over Weirdos

July 3 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

July 3 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Austin Weirdos 18-7 after collecting 14 hits and scoring in four innings. Blackwell broke open a scoreless game with six runs in the second, added two in the third, six in the sixth and four in the eighth. Austin scored once in the second and seventh innings before putting together a five-run eighth. Jack Skantze led Blackwell with three hits, including a double and a home run, and drove in five runs. Jeff Fripp added three hits and three RBI, while Ty Andrews went 2-for-5 with three RBI. Ramifer Salinas scored twice, walked three times and contributed two RBI. Blackwell also received two hits and two runs from Cameron Phillips and two runs and an RBI from CJ Mervilus. Alex Westman paced Austin with two hits, a home run and three RBI. Carlo Francisco added two hits and an RBI, while Austin Brewer had two hits and one RBI. Cameron Phillips earned the win for Blackwell after allowing four hits and two earned runs in six innings, with four walks and one strikeout. Bryce Holmes pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts, while Austin starter Carlo Francisco took the loss after giving up nine hits and 14 runs in 5 2/3 innings.

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Flycatchers Hold Off Weirdos 17-15

July 2 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

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.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Outslug Austin Weirdos 22-15

July 1 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

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.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Edge Austin Weirdos 13-12

June 30 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

June 30 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers held off the Austin Weirdos 13-12 at Morgan Field in a high-scoring game. Blackwell collected 12 hits while Austin finished with 18, but the Flycatchers overcame two errors to secure the one-run victory.

Blackwell jumped ahead with five runs in the first inning and added three in the fourth. Joey Dice went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, a home run and two RBI. Jeff Fripp added two hits, two runs, two RBI and two walks, while Franklyn Perez drove in three runs with a home run. CJ Mervilus also homered and finished with two hits and an RBI.

Austin answered with three runs in the fifth and two each in the sixth and seventh before scoring once in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback. Austin Brewer led the offense by going 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI and a home run. Carlo Francisco and Markus Bracey each had three hits, with Bracey adding two RBI, while Josh Walker and Darius Simple also homered.

Matty Rones earned the win after allowing two hits and one run in 2.1 innings while striking out three. Luke Poselovic allowed nine runs, six earned, on 14 hits in six innings for Blackwell, and Jared Chapman took the loss for Austin after giving up five runs on eight hits in five innings with seven strikeouts.

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Garden City Wind Hold Off Blackwell Flycatchers

June 27 2023 The Garden City Wind d

June 27 2023 The Garden City Wind defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 11-9 in a high-scoring game at Morgan Field. Garden City collected 11 hits and built an 11-3 lead through eight innings before Blackwell rallied for six runs in the ninth. The Flycatchers finished with 14 hits, but the late comeback fell short.

Leo Gallegos led the Wind offense with four hits and five RBI. Cole Lee went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Jordan Harris added a home run, two hits, three runs and an RBI. Garden City also received a two-hit performance from Devon Zielke, who scored three runs. Blackwell’s Ramifer Salinas went 4-for-4 with three RBI, and Joey Dice, Jeff Fripp and Jack Skantze each homered in the losing effort.

Harris earned the win after allowing three runs on nine hits in five innings with five strikeouts and one walk. Matt Ambrosino and Tynan Shahidi combined for three scoreless innings, and Gavin Peterson recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning. Alex Bruce took the loss for Blackwell after surrendering seven runs on six hits in five innings, while Chase Bridges worked two scoreless innings in relief.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Pull Away From Garden City Wind 13-4

June 26 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

June 26 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Garden City Wind 13-4 at Morgan Field. Blackwell finished with 10 hits and scored in five innings, while Garden City had six hits and committed one error. The Flycatchers took control with a two-run fifth and a five-run sixth before adding four runs in the seventh and one in the eighth.

Blackwell’s offense included four home runs. Joey Dice went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI, Ramifer Salinas went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Jack Skantze added a home run with two RBI. Jeff Fripp drove in two runs, Cameron Phillips had two RBI, and David Escobar hit a two-run homer as a pinch-hitter. Dominick Pisano doubled and scored once, while Garden City’s Reyes Willis and Zachary Elias each drove in two runs; Elias also doubled.

Eli Davis earned the win for Blackwell with six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out 12 without issuing a walk. Chase Bridges worked two innings and allowed one run, and Matty Rones finished the game. Garden City starter Teddy Broxterman took the loss after allowing seven hits and eight earned runs in six innings while striking out seven. Brandon Vegas pitched two innings and allowed five runs, four earned, and Dylan Reid also appeared for Garden City.

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Garden City Wind Beat Blackwell Flycatchers 5-4 June 25 2023

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June 25 2023 The Garden City Wind defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 5-4 at Morgan Field. Garden City finished with eight hits and scored all five of its runs in the fourth and fifth innings, overcoming Blackwells four-run effort. Blackwell collected four hits and committed two errors, while Garden City had one error.

Terry Daniels led the Wind offense by going 2-for-5 with two runs and three RBIs. He also hit a home run. Neil Taylor added two hits and scored once, while Zachary Elias went 1-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Garden City also received a home run and three RBIs from Ramifer Salinas, who finished 1-for-4 for Blackwell. Joey Dice had two hits and scored three runs for the Flycatchers.

Garden City took a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, then scored four times in the fifth to move ahead 5-2. Blackwell answered with one run in the sixth and another in the eighth, but the Wind held on for the one-run victory.

Cole Lee earned the win after allowing three runs on three hits in seven innings while striking out 13 and issuing no walks. Gavin Peterson recorded the save with 1 1/3 innings of one-hit relief and three strikeouts. Tyler Kisner took the loss for Blackwell after giving up three runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings.

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Garden City Wind Outlast Blackwell Flycatchers 20-17

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June 24 2023 The Garden City Wind defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 20-17 in a high-scoring nine-inning game. Garden City collected 15 hits and overcame an early deficit while Blackwell finished with 11 hits. The Wind scored in every inning except the seventh, while the Flycatchers opened with eight runs in the first inning and led 17-14 after five innings.

Garden City moved in front with a four-run sixth inning and added single runs in the eighth and ninth. Zachary Elias went 5-for-6 with a home run and five RBI, while Dominic Enbody hit a home run and drove in six runs. Cole Lee added two hits, a home run and three RBI, and Leo Gallegos scored four runs while drawing five walks. Garden City also received home runs from Elias, Lee and Enbody.

Blackwell first baseman Jeff Fripp went 4-for-6 with a home run and seven RBI. Joey Dice hit a three-run homer and scored four times, while Franklyn Perez added a two-run home run. Brandon Vegas earned the win after allowing two runs on one hit in one inning. Kyle Adkins recorded the save with a scoreless ninth, and Matty Rones took the loss after allowing four runs in three innings.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Edge Garden City Wind 9-8 in 10 Innings

June 23 2023 The Blackwell Flycatch

June 23 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Garden City Wind 9-8 in 10 innings at Morgan Field. Blackwell collected 12 hits and Garden City finished with 11. The Flycatchers scored the decisive run in the bottom of the 10th after the teams played through a 8-8 tie after nine innings.

Blackwell built an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and led 7-3 after four innings. Garden City surged ahead with a five-run fifth inning, its largest scoring frame of the game, but neither team scored again until Blackwell’s winning run in the 10th. The Flycatchers scored twice in the second and twice in the fourth, while Garden City also scored twice in the second and once in the third.

Najay King led Garden City with two hits, two runs and four RBIs, including a home run. Cole Lee added two hits, two runs and two RBIs with a homer, while Devon Zielke had two hits and an RBI. For Blackwell, Dominick Pisano reached base five times with two hits, three walks and three runs. Ramifer Salinas went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a home run, and Jeff Fripp added two hits and two RBIs.

Cade Johnson earned the win for Blackwell after pitching a scoreless 10th inning with one strikeout and one walk. Jeff Fripp provided four scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out six. Gavin Peterson took the loss for Garden City after allowing one run on one hit with three walks and one strikeout in the 10th.

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Garden City Wind Pull Away From Blackwell Flycatchers 12-7

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June 22 2023 The Garden City Wind defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 12-7 after scoring in six of the first seven innings. Garden City collected 10 hits and committed no errors while Blackwell finished with eight hits and one error.

Blackwell took a 4-1 lead with a four-run fourth inning, but Garden City answered with two runs in the bottom half to tie the game. The Wind then broke through with five runs in the fifth and added three more in the sixth to build a 12-6 advantage. Blackwell scored once in the seventh, but Garden City held on for the win.

Dominic Enbody powered Garden City with a home run and four RBIs. Najay King went 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Reyes Willis also collected two hits and an RBI. Devon Zielke, Neil Taylor and Terry Daniels each had one hit and one RBI, and Leo Gallegos scored three runs. Garden City also received home runs from Zielke and Enbody.

Chris Cuppini earned the win after allowing no hits or runs in 1.1 innings while striking out one and walking one. Jordan Harris started for Garden City and allowed six runs on six hits in 4.2 innings. Luke Poselovic took the loss for Blackwell after surrendering 10 hits and nine runs, eight earned, in four innings. Blackwells offense included home runs by Dominick Pisano, Jack Skantze and Jaylon Thornton; Skantze finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs and Thornton went 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

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Roswell Invaders Roll Past Blackwell Flycatchers 18-8

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June 19 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 18-8 behind a 19-hit offensive performance. Roswell took control with five runs in the first inning and two more in the second, then broke the game open with a nine-run seventh. Blackwell scored twice in the first, fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth innings but could not overcome the deficit.

Robert Morosetti led Roswell with three hits, three runs and five RBI, including a home run. Lance Myers added two hits, two runs, two walks and four RBI, while Joel Moore went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a home run. Colton Adams also collected three hits, and Micah Walker scored three runs while driving in two. For Blackwell, Joey Dice went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, including two home runs, and Jack Skantze had three hits, two runs and three RBI with a triple and a home run.

Sam Russell earned the win for Roswell after allowing seven hits and five earned runs in five innings while striking out six. Ian Concevitch followed with four innings of relief, allowing six hits and three earned runs while recording six strikeouts. Blackwell starter Matty Rones took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and nine runs, eight earned, in five innings. Roswell finished without an error, while Blackwell committed four defensive errors.

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Roswell Invaders Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 17-10

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June 18 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 17-10 after collecting 18 hits at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell broke open a scoreless game with seven runs in the second inning and added three runs in each of the third and fourth innings to take a 13-3 lead.

Blackwell mounted a five-run seventh-inning response and cut the deficit to 13-8, but Roswell answered with three runs in the bottom half. The Invaders added a run in the eighth and finished with 17 runs on 18 hits, while Blackwell scored in the third fifth seventh eighth and ninth innings and totaled nine hits.

Rodney Tennie led Roswell with three hits and four RBI, while Robert Morosetti added two hits including a home run and three RBI. Tom Shirai went 4-for-4 with three runs, and Micah Walker had three hits, three runs and two RBI. For Blackwell, Ramifer Salinas hit two home runs and drove in four runs, and Austin Micheli had two hits and two RBI.

Edgar Martinez earned the victory after allowing two hits and three runs, two earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out 16. Blackwell starter Kurt Trotter took the loss after surrendering 14 hits and 13 runs, eight earned, in four innings while striking out three.

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Roswell Invaders Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 14-8

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June 17 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 14-8 after building an eight-run lead through four innings and finishing with 14 runs on eight hits. Blackwell scored twice in the fifth and six times in the sixth, but Roswell answered with six runs in the bottom of the sixth to secure the win. Robert Morosetti led Roswell with three hits and four RBI, while Seth Schroeder went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Alvery De Los Santos added a home run and two RBI, and Micah Walker contributed a double, one hit, two runs and one RBI. Roswell also received three walks and two runs from Colton Adams and three runs from John Tuttle. De Los Santos held Blackwell to three hits and two runs over five innings, allowing one earned run while striking out eight. Anthony Moore was credited with the win after pitching two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit with one walk and one strikeout. Blackwell starter Matty Rones worked three innings and allowed five hits and four earned runs, while Joey Dice took the loss after giving up two runs in one-third of an inning.

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Roswell Invaders Roll Past Blackwell Flycatchers 25-6

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June 17 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 25-6 in a seven-inning game at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell collected 21 hits and scored in six innings, including a 14-run third inning and a seven-run sixth. Blackwell finished with eight hits and scored once in the second, four times in the sixth and once in the seventh.

Robert Morosetti led Roswell with five hits, four runs and five RBI, including a home run. Micah Walker added two hits, four runs and four RBI with a home run, while Tom Shirai drove in four runs and Joel Moore had three hits and two RBI. Jaden Burns went 4-for-5 with a triple, and Seth Schroeder scored three runs and drove in one.

Humberto Vela earned the win for Roswell after allowing six hits and five runs, four earned, in six innings. He walked four and struck out four. Jonathan Fleckenstein worked a scoreless seventh aside from one run and struck out two. Blackwell starter David Escobar took the loss after surrendering nine runs on six hits in 2.1 innings, while Jeff Fripp paced the Flycatchers with two home runs, two hits and three RBI.

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Roswell Invaders Outslug Blackwell Flycatchers 19-11

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June 15 2023 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 19-11 in a high-scoring contest at Joe Bauman Park. Roswell collected 18 hits and overcame 16 hits by Blackwell, with the Invaders also taking advantage of a 6-run sixth inning and a 4-run seventh to pull away.

Roswell scored three runs in the first inning before Blackwell answered with two in the second. The Flycatchers moved in front with a 5-run fourth, but the Invaders responded with three runs in the bottom half to regain the lead. Roswell added three runs in the fifth, six in the sixth and four in the seventh, building a 19-10 advantage before Blackwell scored once in the ninth.

Robert Morosetti led the Roswell offense with four hits and six RBI. Seth Schroeder went 4-for-5 with four runs, two RBI and a double, while Lance Myers added three hits and three RBI. Colton Adams scored five runs and drew four walks, and Dillan Smith contributed two hits and two RBI. Blackwells Ramifer Salinas went 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI and a home run, while Jeff Fripp had three hits, three RBI and two home runs.

Ian Concevitch earned the win for Roswell after allowing five hits and three earned runs in three innings, with three strikeouts and four walks. Anthony Moore worked two innings and allowed one run while striking out three. Blackwell starter Cade Johnson was charged with six runs, five earned, in four innings, and Tate Jernigan took the loss after recording one out and allowing three runs on three hits.

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Trinidad Triggers Defeat Blackwell Flycatchers 17-12

June 11 2023 The Trinidad Triggers

June 11 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 17-12 after scoring 12 runs in the first inning and adding five more runs over the remainder of the game. Trinidad finished with 15 hits, while Blackwell managed four. The Triggers also hit two home runs and overcame nine errors to secure the victory.

Peter Bocchino led Trinidad with three hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run. Alec Aleywine also homered and drove in four runs. David Arza collected two hits and three RBI, including three doubles, while Adam Purdy, Jason Rooks and Carlo Francisco each contributed two RBI. Trinidad added three runs in the third inning, one in the fifth and one in the eighth.

Jacob Faivre earned the win after allowing one hit and three runs over three innings with seven strikeouts and four walks. Russell Cruz worked three innings and allowed two hits with two strikeouts, while Luis Hernandez pitched two scoreless innings. Blackwell starter Jonathan Allen took the loss after recording one out and allowing nine earned runs on three hits and four walks. Ramifer Salinas led the Flycatchers with one hit, four runs and three RBI, and Jeff Fripp added two hits and three RBI.

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Trinidad Triggers Pull Away From Blackwell Flycatchers 11-4

June 10 2023 The Trinidad Triggers

June 10 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 11-4 after scoring in six different innings and finishing with 11 hits. Trinidad opened with three runs in the first inning, added single runs in the second fourth fifth and seventh, then broke the game open with four runs in the ninth. Blackwell scored once in the second and fourth innings and twice in the sixth but could not keep pace.

Jordan Anderson led Trinidad with a 2-for-5 performance that included a home run and four RBI. Adam Purdy went 2-for-5 and scored four runs, while Peter Bocchino drew two walks and drove in one run. Austin Brewer added one hit two RBI and four walks as the Triggers took advantage of 11 walks overall.

Blackwell collected eight hits, with Joey Dice and Dominick Pisano each recording two. Jeff Fripp hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Kurt Trotter also homered and scored twice. Dice and Trotter each finished with one RBI.

Ben Kowalski earned the win for Trinidad after allowing six hits and four runs, three earned, in six innings. He walked three and struck out nine. Dakota Rodd Garrett Brown and Kenny Stewart combined for three scoreless innings of relief and six strikeouts. David Escobar took the loss for Blackwell after surrendering five hits and six runs, four earned, in four innings with seven walks and four strikeouts.

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Trinidad Triggers Roll Past Blackwell Flycatchers 12-1

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June 9 2023 The Trinidad Triggers defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 12-1 behind a 13-hit attack. Trinidad scored once in the first inning, broke the game open with seven runs in the third and added runs in the fifth sixth and ninth innings. Blackwell scored its only run in the ninth and finished with two hits. Peter Bocchino led Trinidad with two hits three RBI two walks and two runs scored. Adam Purdy and Jason Rooks each added two hits and a walk while Jordan Anderson drove in two runs. David Arza also had two RBI and Carlo Francisco contributed one RBI. The Triggers stole four bases and committed two errors while Blackwell played error-free baseball. Alec Aleywine earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over five innings with eight strikeouts and no walks. Luis Hernandez and Dakota Rodd each worked a scoreless inning before Kenny Stewart completed the game with two innings of relief. Blackwell starter Cade Johnson took the loss after surrendering 11 runs on 11 hits in seven innings with six walks and four strikeouts.

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Santa Fe Fuego Roll Past Blackwell Flycatchers 22-1

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June 5 2023 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 22-1 at Morgan Field, scoring 11 hits while holding Blackwell to three hits. Santa Fe took a 2-1 lead in the first inning, added five runs in the second and pulled away with two runs in the fourth, 11 in the fifth and two in the sixth. Blackwell committed two errors while Santa Fe played error-free baseball.

Humberto Maldonado led the Fuego attack by going 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBI. Aaron Brooks Jr. added two hits and five RBI, while Maurice La Fon scored three runs and drove in two. Omar Ortiz scored four runs and had two RBI, and Brian Reninbrough scored five times after reaching base four times. Santa Fe finished with 20 RBI and 19 walks.

Anthony Williams earned the win after allowing two hits and one earned run over five innings while striking out nine and walking one. Ralph A. Ralph, Sean Townsend, Alexander Lovin and Brian Cantu combined to cover the final four innings, allowing one hit and striking out eight. Billy Nix took the loss for Blackwell after surrendering seven runs, six earned, on two hits in two innings.

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Garden City Wind Hold Off Blackwell Flycatchers 15-9

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June 4 2023 The Garden City Wind built an early lead and held on for a 15-9 victory over the Blackwell Flycatchers. Garden City scored eight runs in the first inning and added two more in the second to take a 10-0 advantage. The Wind finished with 14 hits while Blackwell collected six.

Dominic Enbody powered Garden City with two home runs two hits and four RBI. Zachary Elias went 3-for-5 with three runs and an RBI while Cole Lee added three hits and two runs. Garden City also received home runs from Leo Gallegos and Enbody. The Wind scored five times in the seventh to extend the lead to 15-2 before Blackwell rallied for seven runs in the ninth.

Tommy Castro earned the win after allowing three hits and two runs over eight innings with seven strikeouts and four walks. Brandon Vegas was charged with five earned runs while recording one out and Dylan Reid finished the game for Garden City. Blackwell’s Jaylon Thornton hit two home runs and drove in five runs while David Escobar also homered. Luke Poselovic took the loss after surrendering 11 hits and 15 runs with 12 earned over 6.1 innings.

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Garden City Wind Pull Away From Blackwell Flycatchers 14-7

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June 3 2023 The Garden City Wind defeated the Blackwell Flycatchers 14-7 in a seven-inning game. Garden City collected seven hits and took advantage of 13 walks, while Blackwell finished with four hits and one walk.

Garden City built a 4-0 lead in the second inning before Blackwell scored six times in the third to briefly tie the game. The Wind answered with two runs in the fourth and five more in the fifth to take control, then added another run in the sixth. Blackwell scored once in the fourth but was held scoreless over the final three innings.

Dominic Enbody led Garden City with two hits, a home run and five RBIs. Terry Daniels added two hits and three RBIs, while Jordan Harris drove in two runs and also scored once. Zachary Elias had a hit, two runs and two stolen bases.

Harris earned the win after allowing four hits and seven runs, four earned, in six innings. He struck out eight and walked one. Jadarian Mays completed the game with a scoreless seventh inning, striking out one. Gee Haggard took the loss for Blackwell after allowing four runs on two hits and three walks in one inning.

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Flycatchers Rally Past Wind 3-1

June 3 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

June 3 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Garden City Wind 3-1 in a seven-inning game. Blackwell finished with five hits while Garden City was held to three, and the Flycatchers overcame two errors to secure the win.

Blackwell scored in the first inning, added another run in the sixth and put the game away with a seventh-inning run. Garden City’s only run came in the third. Derrick Shoem led the Flycatchers with two hits in three at-bats, including a home run, while Jack Skantze went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI. Joey Dice added a double, and Shoem also drove in a run.

David Escobar started for Blackwell and allowed one run on two hits in 4.2 innings, striking out two and walking three. Matty Rones earned the win after pitching 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and Connor White recorded the save with a scoreless seventh that included one strikeout.

Garden City starter Matt Ambrosino took the loss despite striking out six in six innings. He allowed two runs, four hits and two walks. Gavin Peterson pitched the seventh and gave up one run on one hit.

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Blackwell Flycatchers Defeat Garden City Wind 9-2

June 1 2023 The Blackwell Flycatche

June 1 2023 The Blackwell Flycatchers defeated the Garden City Wind 9-2 behind a 15-hit attack. Blackwell scored twice in the first inning and added one run in the second before Garden City answered with a run in the third. The Flycatchers extended their lead with two runs in the fifth and three in the sixth then added another run in the eighth. Garden City scored its final run in the sixth inning and finished with four hits. Jack Skantze led Blackwell by going 4-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI. Joey Dice went 2-for-4 with two walks two runs and one RBI while Franklyn Perez and Derrick Shoem each drove in two runs. Austin Micheli also had two hits and two RBI. Blackwell recorded four doubles including two by Skantze and had three stolen bases as a team. Cade Johnson earned the win for Blackwell after allowing two hits and two runs one earned over six innings. He walked three and struck out nine. Matty Rones followed with two scoreless innings and Connor White completed the game with a scoreless ninth and two strikeouts. Teddy Broxterman took the loss for Garden City after allowing nine hits and five earned runs in 4.1 innings.

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Luke Poselovic named inaugural Blackwell Flycatchers Manager

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The Blackwell Flycatchers have named Luke Poselovic their inaugural field manager. Luke has spent the last two years in the Pecos League in Santa Fe. He is from Oklahoma City.

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The Flycatchers open the 2023 season in Garden City on June 1. For team information visit www.blackwellflycatchers.com

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Blackwell Flycatchers release 2023 Schedule

The Blackwell Flycatchers have released their inaugual 2023 Schedule.

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• The Blackwell Flycatchers have released their inaugual 2023 Schedule.
  

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  The Flycatchers will play in the Mountain Division of the Pecos League
  In 2023 the Mountain Division will consist of these teams.
  
  • Alpine Cowboys
  • Austin Weirdos
  • Blackwell Flycatchers
  • Garden City Wind
  • Roswell Invaders
  • Santa Fe Fuego
  • Trinidad Triggers
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Oklahoma is OK for the Pecos League as it moves to Blackwell for 2023

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The Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs is proud to announce its newest team in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The team will be named the Blackwell FlyCatchers. The team will begin play at Historic Morgan Field beginning in June of 2023. Blackwell will host Oklahomas only Independent Baseball Team since the closure of the Sooner State League in 1959.

The Teams website can be viewed at http://www.BlackwellFlyCatchers.com

The FlyCatchers will don brown uniforms and brown hats with tan and white as team colors. The Team will play in the Mountain Division in the 2023 season with the following teams:

• Alpine Cowboys http://alpine.pecosleague.com (Texas)
• Austin Weirdos http://www.weirdosbaseball.com (Texas)
• Tucson Saguaros http://www.saguarosbaseball.com (Arizona)
• Garden City Wind http://www.GardenCityWind.com (Kansas)
• Roswell Invaders http://www.RoswellInvaders.com (New Mexico)
• Santa Fe Fuego http://www.SantaFeFuego.com (New Mexico)
• Trinidad Triggers http://www.TrinidadTriggers.com (Colorado)

The Pacific Division of Pecos League consists of eight teams in California. The winners of each league meet for a best of three championship series after their division playoffs.

Pecos League Commissioner and Owner Andrew Dunn "We are excited to play the 2023 season in Blackwell, the historic ballpark will plug right into our league. We have a long history of players in our league from Oklahoma now we will have a team there. This will help with travel to and from Garden City."

Pecos League Adjudicator JD Droddy "I think it is great addition and it will be very helpful to the Northern Division. I think Oklahoma is a baseball state and Northern Oklahoma will be great for the Pecos League. It will help with logisitics of balancing the Northern Division."

The Blackwell Flycatchers will finalize their coaching staff and game day operation staff soon.

For more information about the Pecos League visit http://www.PecosLeague.com or call 575-680-2212

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