Athens, WV-A late surge by the Yellow Jackets lifted them to the 4-2 win over Concord in game 1 of the day. However, game 2 was all Concord as they came up big in the bottom of the 5th scoring 7 runs and winning 11-4.
In game 1 State took the lead in the top of 7th with a 2 run inning, Concord had a late surge with 2 outs in bottom of the 7th when Brooks Cullen and Donovan Huffer both had singles, unfortunately the Mountain Lions couldn’t complete the comeback losing 4-2.
Keith Morrisroe had solid game with 3 hits on 4 at bats while Devon Smith picked up the Mountain Lions lone RBI on a homerun in the bottom of the 4th.
After pitching a complete game Donovan Huffer was charged with the loss after a solid performance with 8 strikeouts. Ryne Holstine received the win for State with Jacob Kight getting the save.
Concord had a strong showing with 9 hits for 2 runs with 2 errors. The Yellow Jackets picked up 4 runs on 8 hits with 1 error.
In game 2 Concord trailed entering the bottom of the 5th before the offense exploded scoring 7 runs in the inning. James Stehlin hit a 2 run single to take the lead, Pino Merolillo also picked up 2 RBIs, Tyler Webb, Donovan Huffer and Greyson Schram added 1 RBI in the inning.
Concord was led by Donovan Huffer and Greyson Schram both went 3 for 4 in game 2 for 2 RBI’s a piece. Pino Merolillo had a solid showing going 2 for with 2 RBIs’.
Concord will continue divisional play against the Yellow Jackets tomorrow for senior day beginning at 1:00 pm here in Athens.
Athens, WV-A late surge by the Yellow Jackets lifted them to the 4-2 win over Concord in game 1 of the day. However, game 2 was all Concord as they came up big in the bottom of the 5
th scoring 7 runs and winning 11-4.
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