Eight-Run 12th Inning Launches Snappers Over Chiefs
July 30, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
PEORIA, IL - The Beloit Snappers (32-43) played through nine innings in just over two hours against the Peoria Chiefs (30-45) on Thursday, but it took 12 innings to declare a winner after Beloit piled on eight runs in the 12th to win 10-3.
The Snappers got on the board first after a solo home run from Victor Victor Mesa in the top of the first, his first Minor League home run.
Peoria answered with a run in the second on a solo home run by their first baseman Todd Lott.
The score would stay 1-1 until the 11th. The Snappers and Chiefs each traded runs in the 11th, but Beloit exploded for eight runs in the 12th. Will Banfield hit a three-run home run, and Marcos Rivera hit a grand slam to cap the inning with a 10-2 lead.
The Chiefs scored one in the bottom of the 12th, but Beloit easily held on for a 10-3 win.
Beloit's Top Performers: Starter Antonio Velez threw eight innings with just four hits, and one earned run for his third straight quality start. Mesa went 3-for-6 with the game-winning single in the 12th. Kole Enright had his first four-hit game of the season. Banfield hit his first home run since June 6th in Quad Cities. Rivera hit a ball to the moon for a grand slam.
The Snappers are on the road in Peoria again on Friday before moving into ABC Supply Stadium downtown beginning August 3. For more information on tickets or group outings, call our front office at 608.362.2272 or visit SnappersBaseball.com.
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