Tuesday night the Express took game two of the two game series by a score of 7-1. The Bombers tried to get things going but fell short, getting one run on six hits and one error. The Express scored 7 runs on 16 hits and 3 errors.
The Express started the game off with two runs in the first and three in the second, and they never looked back. The bats just would not come alive for the Bombers.
In the second inning, pitcher Adrian Garza, in his second start for the Bombers, he catches a ball and throws back to second to tag an Express player out. Then in the third inning, Nolan Fadness hit a 3 run home run to put the Express up 5-0. Navarro Hall makes a diving catch to end the inning.
Beau Didier caught a pop-up and threw to second to get another out. Then Brett Kauten threw to Josh Lyon who was not quite at his base to make it a triple play.
Jacob Morris hit a drive down the third base line for a double and advances the runner to third. Will Fadness will pull a sacrifice fly to send a run in putting the Express up 6-0.
In the sixth inning, Dan Dispensa made an amazing throw to take out the runner on third. Hall walked on base and Deegan hit it to short left field to put runners on first and second. But a double play ended the inning.
During the seventh inning, a three base error caused Shane Street to end up on third base, due to the Eau Claire pitcher. Didier hit an RBI single to score a Bomber run, that made the game 7-1, Express.
The Bombers head on the road for two games against the Wisconsin Woodchucks, which you can watch on www.battlecreekbombers.com. Just click on the webcast button on the top of the page.
They will be back in town Friday June 25, at 7:05 p.m. for Youth Baseball Night presented by Independent Bank and also $2 domestic drafts. Saturday night is Battle Creek Downtown Partnership Night, where you can visit Downtown Merchants for free tickers, also it is bring your dog to the park. Sunday is Health and Fitness day, where we will be recognizing the area’s health and fitness service providers and free diabetes testing from Walgreens.
If you can not be here in person, join us online at battlecreekbombers.com and click on the webcast link in the upper right hand. All games will be broadcast live online.
For more information, or to reserve your tickets, visit the Bombers website at battlecreekbombers.com or call (269) 962-0735. McCamly Plaza Hotel in downtown Battle Creek is a proud supporting sponsor of the Battle Creek Bombers.