Greenbrier Knights Cannot Hold Onto Lead Versus River City Skippers

Despite leading by as many as four runs, Greenbrier Knights fell to River City Skippers 14-4 on Wednesday at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center.

Greenbrier Knights got on the board in the top of the first inning after Sylvester Clark singled down the right field line, and Ryan Hummel grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. Greenbrier Knights extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Hayden Jones and Tre Keels.

River City Skippers scored two runs in the bottom of the third on a home run to center field by Smith. River City Skippers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring six runs on five hits to take the lead, 8-4.

The biggest blow in the inning was a double by Cochran on an 0-2 count that drove in two. River City Skippers scored six runs on two hits in the bottom of the seventh inning. Fether singled, scoring one run, Leary doubled, scoring two runs, Rebollar drew a walk, scoring one run, Smith drew a walk, scoring one run, and Wood was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Daryl Husband earned the win for River City Skippers. The pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out six and walking none.

Bryce Burchette took the loss for Greenbrier Knights. The starter went four innings, surrendering eight runs on nine hits, striking out two and walking three. Hirsh started the game for River City Skippers. The hurler gave up six hits and four runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking one. Greenbrier Knights tallied nine hits in the game.

Leadoff hitter Keels led Greenbrier Knights with two hits in three at bats. Hummel, Jones, Clark, and Keels each drove in one run for Greenbrier Knights.

River City Skippers accumulated 13 hits in the game. Leary led River City Skippers with four runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The catcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Fether and Glency each collected multiple hits for River City Skippers. Smith led River City Skippers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Rebollar stole two bases. River City Skippers didn’t commit a single error in the field. Leary had the most chances in the field with 13.

Greenbrier Knights welcome Coconuts Baseball on Friday for their next game.

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