Beloit Bats Rally In Ninth-Inning Comeback Win Over Cedar Rapids
Published on May 19, 2021 under Midwest League (MWL)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - With the team trailing the entire game, the Beloit Snappers came to the plate in the ninth down by one. The bats came alive. The Snappers' two-run come-from-behind rally ninth inning was enough to hold onto the victory over the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-3.
The Kernels plated three in the bottom of the third to jump in front 3-0. The Snappers clawed back into the lead, one run at a time. In the top of the fourth, Thomas Jones reached third. Griffin Conine grounded out to second, but Jones scored in the process.
Beloit scored one in the seventh to make it 3-2, Cedar Rapids. Then, the Snappers scored two runs in the top of the ninth on a sacrifice fly from Bubba Hollins and an RBI single by Zach Owings to take a 4-3 lead. Tyler Mitzel earned the save, pitching a perfect ninth inning.
Beloit's Top Performers: Ricky Aracena scored the go-ahead run after a ninth-inning double. Josh Roberson retired all six batters he faced in his High-A debut to earn the win in relief. Jones reached three times and stole three bases.
The Snappers face Cedar Rapids again on Thursday with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. Beloit will be back at home against the Peoria Chiefs on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:35 p.m. For more information on tickets or group outings, please call our front office at 608.362.2272 or visit SnappersBaseball.com.
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