Mahoning Valley (23-16) was able to benefit off Batavia’s (20-19) two errors to take a game back. Only one of the Scrappers’ three runs was earned.
The scoring started in the 2nd inning when Mahoning Valley got their lead runner on base from a Muckdog error. The runner came in to score later on a base hit.
The Scrappers added two more in the 9th after a single, a double and another Muckdog error.
Starter Michael Blazek (3-5, 3.00) suffered the loss, going five innings with three hits, one unearned run and six strikeouts. Scott Schneider followed throwing the next three innings with four strikeouts. Joe Kelly came in in the 9th, letting in two runs (one earned) on two hits while striking out one.
The Muckdog offense was lacking, having only three base hits on the day.
Batavia returns home on Sunday at 5:05 to face Williamsport. Batavia native Ryan Gugel will make his first homecoming in his professional career as a Crosscutter.
It sad when great pitching
It sad when great pitching cannot be accompanied by great bats.
The second error was a tough play, however the third baseman didn't get in front of the ball. The same can be said of the hit that came right after it. The first error in the game, at least the second baseman stopped the ball and prevented it from entering right field.