Owen's Walk-Off Gives Clarksville WhirlyBirdz Victory Over Hoptown Hoppers
It came down to the wire on Saturday, with Clarksville WhirlyBirdz taking victory on a dramatic walk-off single in the late innings that sealed their victory over Hoptown Hoppers. The game was tied at five with Clarksville WhirlyBirdz batting in the bottom of the eleventh when Heath Owen singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Clarksville WhirlyBirdz captured the lead in the first inning when an error scored one run for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz.
After Hoptown Hoppers scored one run in the top of the tenth, Clarksville WhirlyBirdz answered with one of their own. Clarksville WhirlyBirdz then answered when Blaze Bell singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
Joe King led things off on the mound for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. King lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out four and walking one.
Francisco Paradis started the game for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher went four innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out four.
Clarksville WhirlyBirdz racked up seven hits in the game. Owen and Bell each had multiple hits for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. Bell and Owen each collected two hits to lead Clarksville WhirlyBirdz.
Robert Estrada went 2-for-6 at the plate to lead Hoptown Hoppers in hits.