Vs. Columbus Braves (8/15)
The Senior Pioneers came from behind to defeat the Columbus Braves at Gant Municipal Stadium Saturday by the score of 9-3. The Braves jumped on top 2-0 in the top of the 2nd inning when Denelle Davis singled in 2 runs. The Seniors were able to tie it up in the bottom of the 3rd inning when Brody Hammersley hit a 2-run bomb, scoring Jeramie Neff. The Pioneers’ bats lit up after that.
Brandon Bush led the way, earning the win on the mound for Zanesville. He went 5 2/3 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits with 5 walks, 1 HBP, and 4 Ks. Chase Phillips came in with 2 outs in the top of the 6th inning. He went 3 1/3 innings, giving up 0 runs on 2 hits with 2 walks, 1 HBP, and 6 Ks.
Previously mentioned Brody Hammersley led the offense going 3-4, with 2 runs and 3 RBI. Jeramie Neff went 4-5, scoring 3 runs with 1 RBI. Brad Barclay (1-3, run, 2 RBI, double, walk), Chayce Lundell (1-5, run), Robbie Warne (1-4, RBI), Chase Phillips (1-3), Andy Hardy (1-3, run, HBP), and Brandon Bush (1-1) also provided some offense for Zanesville. James Armentrout also scored a run.
This marks the end of the regular season for the Senior Pioneers before the highly anticipated grand finale against the Ohio Village Muffins next Sunday, August 23rd, at Gant Municipal Stadium at 2:00 PM.
Vs. Columbus Angels (8/8)
The Senior Pioneers took a loss by the score of 10-5 in a lightning-shortened 7-inning game with a great-hitting Angels team from Columbus. The Angels jumped out to an early 9-run lead, but the Senior Pioneers have been in similar situations before and weren’t about to give up in this game. They were able to score 5 in the next 3 innings to make it interesting before the storms moved in, causing an early exit. The Angels’ impressive offense was able to get 15 hits and only struck out one time in the game.
Brandon Bush went 2 2/3 innings, followed by Landon Harney’s 3 1/3 innings. Andy Hardy and Derek Bragg also pitched for the Seniors.
The offense was led by Wes Carder (2-3, RBI), Brad Barclay (1-3, run, 2 RBI), and Jeramie Neff (1-4, run). James Armentrout scored a run, and Steve Malenda had a sac fly RBI.
