FALCONS STEAL GAME ONE
STRUTHERS OH- In a rollercoaster Game 1 of the Class B Baseball 16U semifinal series, the Astro Falcons came out on top, edging out the Prospects 10-9 despite a shaky inning where they gave up 8 runs. It was a wild ride from start to finish, with both teams putting on an offensive show that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Falcons’ bats were on fire, led by Chase Gelpi, who went 1-4 with 3 RBIs, and Ty McCaskey, who chipped in with a 1-2 performance and 2 RBIs. Gavin Hiscox was a standout, going 3-4, driving in a run, and scoring three times. Brysan Zirwas was perfect at the plate, going 3-3 with an RBI, while Rowan Urbach added a 2-4 performance, driving in a run and scoring twice. Taco Verraco also contributed with a hit, an RBI, and a run scored.
On the Prospects’ side, Austin Rowe and Brixton Gilmour both went 1-4 with 2 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored. Canton Herrick had a solid game, going 1-2 with an RBI, two walks, and a run. Vincent Weeks also chipped in with an RBI, a walk, and a run scored.
