Late Score Costs Clarksville WhirlyBirdz Against Henderson Flash
Wednesday's game against Henderson Flash was a heartbreaker for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz, as they lost the lead late in a 6-4 defeat. The game was tied at three with Henderson Flash batting in the top of the sixth when Caleb Niehaus tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.
Henderson Flash fired up the offense in the first inning. Henderson Flash scored one run when Logan Lacey singled.
Henderson Flash took the lead for good with three runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Charlie Rife singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Brady Morse got the start for Henderson Flash. The righty allowed four hits and two runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking zero.
Cooper Hargrove was on the mound for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. The lefty surrendered three runs on seven hits over five and a third innings, striking out six and walking zero. Marshall Robinson and Jay Watson entered the game as relief, throwing three and a third innings and one-third of an inning respectively.
Clarksville WhirlyBirdz racked up 12 hits on the day. Blaze Bell, Carson Hepworth, Heath Owen, and Caleb Mulchaly all collected multiple hits for Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. Hepworth and Bell all had three hits to lead Clarksville WhirlyBirdz. Clarksville WhirlyBirdz stole four bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Mulchaly led the way with two.
Henderson Flash totaled 14 hits in the game. Lacey, Nathan Brewer, Jacob Lester, Niehaus, Rife, and Clay Patton each collected multiple hits for Henderson Flash. Henderson Flash was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Lacey made the most plays with nine.