ApL Greeneville Flyboys

Greeneville Offense Slowed by Elizabethton in 9-2 Loss

Published on July 9, 2021 under Appalachian League (ApL)
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GREENEVILLE - Seven unanswered runs by Elizabethton spoiled Greeneville's return to play on Thursday night as the Flyboys dropped a 9-2 decision against the River Riders at Pioneer Park.

Greeneville (16-11-1) rallied twice early in the contest to knot the score against Elizabethton, but the River Riders used a three-run sixth inning to gain momentum. Greeneville pitchers tallied 16 strikeouts on the night despite surrendering a home run and allowing 10 hits.

The River Riders opened the scoring against Greeneville starter Bryce Mayer in the top of the first inning and would take a 1-0 lead following a sacrifice fly to left field. Mayer responded for the Flyboys by fanning four-straight Elizabethton batters.

Tayler Aguilar worked a walk to open the bottom of the second inning for Greeneville and would later score off a double from Daylen Reyes to knot the score 1-1. Both sides worked a scoreless third inning as Mayer worked around a leadoff single to retire the side to send the game to the fourth inning.

A leadoff double for Elizabethton opened the fourth inning as the River Riders gained a 2-1 advantage following an infield single. Greeneville looked like it would rally in the bottom of the fourth following a single and walk with no outs, but a double play gave the River Riders a pair of outs. Eddie Micheletti delivered for Greeneville with a run-scoring hit into left field that allowed Aguilar to score and make it 2-2.

Two extra-base hits in the top of the sixth inning fueled a three-run rally for Elizabethton as the River Riders gained a 5-2 lead. Elizabethton extended its lead to 8-2 following a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning against the Greeneville bullpen. The River Riders closed the scoring by adding a run in the top of the eighth inning to make it 9-2.

The Flyboys had their chances offensively on the night as the leadoff batter would reach base on six occasions while Greeneville stranded eight runners on base along with a handful in scoring position. Mayer was handed with the no-decision after allowing two runs while scattering five hits and fanning six batters. Cameron Wagoner took the loss after allowing three runs out of the bullpen in the sixth inning.

Greeneville hosts Elizabethton again on Friday night at Pioneer Park beginning at 7 p.m. The Flyboys also host the Danville Otterbots on Saturday and Sunday at Pioneer Park. Tickets are available by calling the Flyboys ticket office at 423-609-7400. Be sure to visit www.FlyboysBaseball.com for news, upcoming games, promotions, tickets, and more.

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