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Meylan Plays Hero

July 7, 2015 - West Coast League (WCL)
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Grant Meylan hit a 2-run single in the bottom of the 8th to give the Kelowna Falcons a 7-6 win over the Klamath Falls Gems Monday at Elks Stadium.

After the Gems jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first on starter Nat Hamby, the Falcons responded with 3 of their own in the bottom half.

Kelowna took advantage of 3 walks in the inning, scoring a run with a bases loaded free pass to Joey Crunkilton. Josh Egan then followed that up with a clutch 2-RBI single to left on an 0-2 count.

The Falcons took the lead in the 3rd when Max Carter hit a Sac Fly, but the Gems responded with 2 of their own to take a 5-4 lead. 

Jayse Bannister took over for the Falcons in the 5th inning, and worked 4 scoreless frames, striking out 6 to pick up his 3rd victory in relief. His 0.99 ERA is 2nd best in the West Coast league.

Kelowna tied the game up with a Hunter Villanueva single in the 4th which set the stage for Meylan's heroics.

With Brandon Grimsley on 1st, JJ Muno ripped a double to put runners in scoring position.

Meylan took a 2-0 fastball from Jake Repovich up the middle to score Grimsley. A wild throw over the head of the catcher allowed Muno to score easily as well and give Kelowna a 7-5 lead.

Andre Jackson struck out the side in the 9th but a wild throw on a stolen base attempt allowed the Gems to make it a one-run game, but they wouldn't get any closer.

Jackson picked up his 2nd save.

Egan finished the ballgame with 3 hits on the night, while Villanueva, Muno, and Justin Flores each had 2.

The Falcons continue their series with the Gems on Tuesday night at Elks at 6:35.

The big night will be Wednesday when the FALCONS PLAY FOR UNITED WAY with a Kids Zone from Your Dollar Store with More and Post-game FIREWORKS thanks to the Jane Hoffman Group.

Get your tickets online at www.falconsplayforunitedway.com or at the gate. Proceeds from Pizza sales, admissions, and 50/50 go to the United Way Community Fund.




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