FALCONS GET TESTED BUT FLY PAST DURA EDGE

STRUTHERS, OH- The Astro Falcons stayed atop the standings in the 18U division on Saturday with a win over Dura Edge. The Falcons didn’t have the offensive onslaught per usual, but still flew past Dura Edge.

The Astro Falcons jumped on Dura Edge early and often with a 3 run first inning. Anthony Miller blasted a 2 RBI triple to deep center field to take the first lead. Catcher Aaron Posey drove him in with an RBI ground out. The Falcons scored 2 more runs in the third inning with an RBI single by Clay Wiesen, followed by another RBI from Miller. Dura Edge got on the board in the sixth inning scoring Ryan Gallagher, but then left the bases loaded. The Falcons held on to the 5-1 lead to win the ballgame.

Astro stays in first place with a 1.5 game lead over Creekside Fitness. Dura Edge drops to 4th place in the division after the loss. Joe Roth was the winning pitcher in the ballgame, tossing 6 innings and striking out 9 batters. Roth is now 3-1 on the campaign. Both teams play on Monday at Bob Cene Park. You can watch both games at YSNLive.com