ASTRO FALCONS MAKE IT INTERESTING AGAINST CREEKSIDE
STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons and Creekside added another thrilling chapter to their Class B Baseball rivalry in the 16U division on Tuesday. Astro clinched a 4-2 win, sealing the game with a 9-2 double play in the 7th inning.
For the Falcons, Jaden Royal went 1-for-3 with an RBI, Rowan Urbach matched that with a 1-for-3 performance and an RBI, and Ty McCaskey contributed by going 1-for-2 with an RBI. Chase Gelpi went 1-for-2, drew a walk, and scored twice.
On the mound, Ben Oddis pitched 5 solid innings, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 3.
Creekside’s offense saw Blake Burchill go 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk, Freddie Zehetner had a strong game with a 2-for-3 performance and an RBI, Vince Gentile added a hit and a run, and Bryan Chontos went 1-for-2.
Ben McDonald pitched 5 innings for Creekside, allowing 3 earned runs and striking out 8.