Batavia came alive on Auburn’s inefficiency in the bottom of the 7th to break a 1-1 tie to start the season with a 6-1 win.
After David Miller loaded the bases on three consecutive walks, lead off hitter D’Marcus Ingram was hit by a pitch to break the tie. Ryan Jackson followed with a sacrifice fly to score one. Randy Schwartz then had a costly error that plated another and put runners on second and third. Familiar Muckdog Xavier Scruggs then emptied the bases on a 2-run double to make the score 6-1 after 7 innings.
Justin Edwards (1-0) got the win, pitching three innings in relief with one hit and three strikeouts. Starter Kevin Siegrist looked sharp through the first four innings, only allowing one run on two hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
The Doubledays were first to score at Dwyer this season on a solo homerun by Schwartz in the 3rd. But that would be all the Auburn offense on the night.
The Muckdogs answered right back in the bottom of the 3rd when Jackson walked and reached home after back-to-back singles by Niko Vazquez and Scruggs.
Dan Richardson shut the Doubledays down in the 9th to secure the win.
Offensively, Scruggs had the only multi-hit night for Batavia, going 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
The two teams face each other again tomorrow night in Auburn and close out the series Sunday back in Batavia. First pitch is scheduled for 1:30.
I was impressed the Beau
I was impressed the Beau Riportella drew two walks. That's two-thirds of his 2008 total. If he keeps that up, with his swing, he's going to be a force this year.
It was a perfect night for
It was a perfect night for baseball. The weather held and the crowd enthusiastic. If everyone there, last night, brings one additional person to the next game the attendance will soar !!!
The team looks good, this year. They play well together. Additional batting practice against the curve ball would help, but that will come.
Molly, how many were at the stadium?
Bea I like your thinking! We
Bea I like your thinking! We need to fill the stands this year and keep our Muckdogs right here where they belong! We have a great schedule with a lot of weekend games. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather too! If everyone can bring along someone else that would be great! Spread the word on how affordable it is and how great entertainment we have right here in our own backyard!!! Last nights official attendance was 1,342!!! We need to build on that great start! Anyone who is a member of Facebook is welcome to join the "Let's Keep the Batavia Muckdogs in Batavia" site. Here is a link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=82343647891 Let's see everyone at the Father's Day game tomorrow at 1:35!!!