BIG FIFTH INNING LIFTS FALCONS

STRUTHERS OH- It was a tight game between Astro Falcons and Athletix on Thursday night, the Falcons had a 3-2 lead going into the 5th. However, a 7 run inning put the Falcons out of reach. They went on to win 12-4.

Bo Fornataro was huge for the Falcons offense. He went 2-3 with a run scored and 2 RBI.  Drew Kaschak went 1-3 with another pair of RBI.  Kolten Ruark went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and a RBI.  Jay Campbell went 1-2 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored.

Jaden Rishel earned the win for the Falcons. He threw 6 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 6 hits.  He struck out 7 and walked only 2.

The Athletix offense did a fine job against tough pitching from the Falcons. Tyler Wardle went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a run scored.  Dustin Smith went 1-3 with a RBI.  Gabe Saunders also collected a RBI on the day.

Logan Baxter was charged with the loss for Athletix. He gave up 6 runs on 5 hits.  He struck out 6 hitters on the night.