Warriors Beat Eagles in Slugfest

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The Warriors prevailed over the Frankfort Eagles in a 17-13 slugfest at Humphrey #2 on Wednesday night. The number "4" was a popular number as it was scored in six different innings during the game!

The first of the "4" spots was posted by the Warriors in the bottom of the first inning. The Warriors had just one hit in the inning--a single to center off the bat of Ryan Knightly. Ryan went on to drive in 3 runs for the game to extend his team-leading RBI total to 25 for the season.

The Warriors scored 4 runs again in the second inning on four hits. Dennis Bresingham singled to centerfield--his fourth consecutive hit--to start the inning. Robbie Maxfield then singled to leftfield to score Dennis. Paco Lauciello doubled to deep leftfield to score two runs. Paco had four RBI in this game. The Warriors led 8-0 at the end of two innings of play.

The Eagles scored four runs in the top of the third inning on four hits. An error by the Warriors' rightfielder extended the rally. The Warriors failed to score in the bottom of the frame. Jim Robley reached base after getting hit by a pitch--and was the first of three runners thrown out attempting to steal during the game.

The Warriors scored four runs again in the bottom of the fourth inning on six hits. Two runners were thrown out attempting to steal second base. But, Ryan Tannebaum got things started with an infield hit. Robbie Maxfield singled to leftfield. Jason Waner executed a perfect bunt single down the third base line. Paco Lauciello singled home two runs. And, Tim Prendergast crushed a double to deep leftfield. Tim had two doubles and a single in the game and elevated his batting average (now .357) into the team's leaderboard. The Warriors led 12-5 after four innings.

Both teams failed to score in the fifth inning.

The Eagles scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning on five consecutive hits. The Warriors came back with five runs in the bottom of the inning on five hits. Ryan Novak lined a singled into leftfield--his second hit of the game. Tim Carroll also singled sharply to rightfield for his second consecutive time. Tim leads all Warriors' hitters with a .690 on-base percentage for the season. The Warriors led the Eagles by a score of 17-9 as the game entered its final inning of play.

The Eagles put another four runs on the board in the seventh inning.

WARRIORS: 17 runs, 19 hits, 2 errors, 7 left on base
FRANKFORT: 13 runs, 14 hits, 4 errors, 7 left on base

Time of Game: 2 hours, 18 minutes