Eagles built a nine-run lead in the third inning and then held off Charleston’s charge for a 10-9 victory on Friday. Charleston tallied nine runs in the failed comeback. Vanatta, Applegate, L Landrus, Daughtery, Spour, and Herrington powered the rally with RBIs.
Eagles earned the victory despite allowing Charleston to score five runs in the sixth inning. Charleston’s big inning was driven by a walk by Spour, by Herrington, and an error on a ball put in play by Daughtery.
In the first inning, Eagles got their offense started. William Geier singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Aaron Einhorn was on the mound for Eagles. The righty allowed one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out two.
Parkey was on the pitcher’s mound for Charleston. The hurler surrendered eight runs on seven hits over one inning, striking out one. Herrington, #44, and Applegate each contributed in relief for Charleston.
Eagles launched two home runs on the day. Jake Rice went for the long ball in the third inning. Gage Reynolds went deep in the first inning.
Eagles collected nine hits on the day. Rice, Geier, and Ross Farley all managed multiple hits for Eagles. Farley, Geier, and Rice all had two hits to lead Eagles.
Charleston scattered eight hits in the game. Parkey, Vanatta, and Coartney each collected multiple hits for Charleston.
