| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| YARDBIRDS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Portsmouth Yardbirds Falls To Greenbrier Knights After Seventh Inning Score
Saturday’s game against Greenbrier Knights was a heartbreaker for Portsmouth Yardbirds, as they lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat. The game was tied at one with Greenbrier Knights batting in the top of the seventh when Brandon Clark‘s sac fly scored one run for Greenbrier Knights.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Greenbrier Knights pitchers struck out 15, while Portsmouth Yardbirds sat down six.
Greenbrier Knights evened things up at one in the top of the fifth inning when Scott McDonoughhit a solo homer.
Jason Covaney was credited with the victory for Greenbrier Knights. He lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out six and walking zero. Joshua King recorded the last 15 outs to earn the save for Greenbrier Knights.
Robert McDaniel took the loss for Portsmouth Yardbirds. He allowed three hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out six.
King started the game for Greenbrier Knights. He went five innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out nine
Christopher Berry led Portsmouth Yardbirds with two hits in four at bats.
Trey Blow went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Greenbrier Knights in hits.
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