Pitchers go deep to help Herts secure a clean sweep
The highlight was a tremendous upset win for the Herts Falcons in the National Baseball League (NBL), the UK’s top division.
They beat the defending champions Southampton Mustangs 5-2, at Grovehill Ballpark in Hemel Hempstead.
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Hide AdYoung pitcher Zack Longboy went the distance to secure an impressive complete-game win, striking out four batters, while Miguel Hector hit a home run.
In the AA-division, the Herts Hawks hit two homers to help them blow away the London Marauders 32-9.
Jon Lewys and Dan Bartram both went deep.
They won the second game of their double-header in Enfield 12-5 to bring their overall record for the season to 11-2.
A first career long ball for Tom Carson of the Herts Raptors helped them secure a big win in the Single-A division.
They beat the Richmond Dukes 30-6 in just five innings.
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Hide AdPaul Auchterlounie pitched a complete game for the victory, striking out eight.
The Raptors have now evened their record for the season, won 5 and lost 5, and are back in the hunt for the playoffs.
For more details about the club, visit their website at www.hertsbaseball.com.