AVALANCHE EARNS THE WIN IN A TIGHT GAME 1

STRUTHERS OH- The 16U playoffs at Bob Cene Park started off with a thriller on Friday night. After weather dampened the originally scheduled start, Friday made the wait worth it. Avalanche got the best of the Astro Falcons in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Kayden Mayhew had a clutch at bat for the Avalanche as he went 1-2 with a RBI.  Grayson Eicher was perfect at the plate all day as he went 2-2 with a RBI and a walk.  Joey Cidila also had multiple hits for Avalanche going 2-3.

Maddox Bell picked up the win on the bump for Avalanche. He went toe to toe in a high stress game. He lasted 3 innings and gave up 2 hits and 0 runs. He struck out 6 hitters.

Chandler Maurice picked up the only RBI of the day for the Falcons. He collected a 1-3 day.  Rowan Urbach also went 1-3 on the day for their offense.

Carson Klase pitched well despite the loss for the Astro Falcons. He went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 9 hits.  He sat down 6 hitters.