First Inning Homerun Proves Fatal Blow For CBC

May 2, 2021

Chattanooga Baseball Club fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 3-2 loss to Chattanooga Yankees on Sunday.  Chattanooga Yankees took the lead on a home run in the first inning.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Chattanooga Yankees pitchers struck out 14, while Chattanooga Baseball Club sat down four.

Chattanooga Yankees fired up the offense in the first inning, when Fernando Garcia Torres homered on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Eric Hare took the win for Chattanooga Yankees. The lefty lasted two and a third innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out two.  Zack Hopkins threw four and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

JOSH MARSHALL took the loss for Chattanooga Baseball Club. The righty lasted one inning, allowing four hits and three runs.

RYAN KEEFE went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Chattanooga Baseball Club in hits.  Chattanooga Baseball Club was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. JUSTUS CLEVERLEY made the most plays with  nine.

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