Devencenzi Homers, Snappers Fall 10-3
Jordan Devencenzi hit a solo home run, but the Beloit Snappers (13-18) fell 10-3 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (17-19) Monday night at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton, WI.
Trailing 2-0 in the top of the third inning, Devencenzi launched his first home run of the season and just the second of his professional career to put the Snappers on the board as they trailed 2-1. Later in the frame,
Wisconsin then stormed back with seven runs, as they plated a pair in the bottom of the fifth and put up a five-spot in the sixth.
A double, single, triple and a wild pitch led to five Timber Rattlers runs in the bottom of the sixth, as Wisconsin extended their lead to 9-3 before adding an RBI double by
For Hargrove, he has now hit safely in his last eight games and has lifted his batting average from .245 to .301 in the eight games.
The series continues with game two of the series against the Timber Rattlers Tuesday at noon with a doubleheader. Right-hander
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