Late Rally Not Enough to Overthrow Batavia
The Doubledays entered Sunday afternoon's game against the Muckdogs with high hopes as a win would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2012. But while the offense was there, clutch hitting and solid starting pitching was not. Missed opportunities and a poor start from
The Doubledays entered Sunday afternoon's game against the Muckdogs with high hopes as a win would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
But while the offense was there, clutch hitting and solid starting pitching was not. Missed opportunities and a poor start from
Schaller struggled in what was a must-win for the Doubledays to clinch the New York-Penn League Wild Card. His start was his shortest of the season (2.1 IP) while allowing a season high in hits (6) and tying a season high in runs (5). The Muckdogs broke the scoring in the first inning thanks to a
A leadoff single turned into a runner at second base after a Schaller wild pitch, and another single by
The Doubledays scored twice in the early going with
The Doubledays made things interesting in the ninth after scoring twice and bringing it to within one to tie the game. Batavia pitcher
Though Schaller was roughed up, the rest of the Doubledays' pitching staff fared well against Batavia's bats.
The Doubledays will be back in action for their last game of the regular season at 1:05 PM against Batavia. Listen live on the TuneIn app and on FingerLakes1.com.