Big Third Inning Leads Generals Past Onondaga
Generals defeated Onondaga 13-5 on Saturday thanks in part to nine runs in the third inning.
Generals defeated Onondaga 13-5 on Saturday thanks in part to nine runs in the third inning. Christian Mikulaski was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Adam Weiss singled, scoring two runs, Jude Flint was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tj Lemonis singled, scoring two runs, Joey Gennario singled, scoring one run, Cooper Rowell singled, scoring one run, and Brandon Hauk singled, scoring one run.
Onondaga got on the board in the first inning after Ryan Campbell singled, scoring one run.
Onondaga added two runs in the second after Mike Ferranti grounded into a fielder's choice.
Flint hit a solo home run to left field in the bottom of the fourth for the Generals.
Brendan Rusnak earned the win for Generals. The starter gave up nine hits and five runs (one earned) over six and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. Jesse Demaintenon took the loss for Onondaga. The starter went two innings, allowing seven runs on four hits, striking out two and walking three. Landon Seipp appeared in relief for Generals.
Generals accumulated 13 hits in the game. Lemonis led Generals with three runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right fielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Hauk, Kyle Kristel, Lemonis, and Weiss each collected two hits for Generals. Kristel stole three bases. Generals stole five bases in the game.
Onondaga piled up nine hits in the game. Campbell, Anthony Sawanec, Luke Pickett, and Ferranti each collected two hits for Onondaga. Campbell, Luis Suarez, Sawanec, and Ferranti each drove in one run for Onondaga. Ferranti stole two bases. Onondaga turned one double play in the game.
