FALCONS WIGGLE FREE OF BALLISTIC

STRUTHERS OH- In a tight pitchers’ duel on Thursday night, the Astro Falcons managed to edge out Ballistic 3-2. It was a nail-biter from start to finish, with both teams showcasing solid pitching and timely hitting.

Taco Verraco led the charge for the Falcons, going 2-3 with an RBI and scoring twice. Rowan Urbach matched his effort with a 2-3 night, and Gavin Hiscox chipped in, going 1-3 and crossing the plate once. On the mound, Ben Oddis was dealing, throwing 5.1 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, and racking up 8 strikeouts.

For Ballistic, Owen Bauer had a solid night at the plate, going 1-2 with an RBI and a walk. David Vlosich also drove in a run, while Michael Mistretta went 1-2 with a walk and a run scored. Todd Jones added to the effort, going 1-2 and scoring a run. Bauer was also strong on the hill, pitching 6 innings, giving up 2 earned runs on 7 hits, and striking out 4.