Johnston Hits For Cycle In Snappers' 15-8 Drubbing Of Chiefs
June 19, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
PEORIA, IL - Beloit Snappers' (21-20) first baseman Troy Johnston hit for the cycle with a season-high six RBIs in Saturday's 15-8 win over the Peoria Chiefs (16-25).
Johnston started the scoring in the top of the first with a two-run home run to left field, his fifth of the year. With Beloit up 2-0, the Snappers piled on six runs in the second where Johnston got his second hit - a double to right-center field - scoring two runs.
Peoria scored two runs in the third inning to try and make it interesting, but that's when Johnston came to the plate again. In the top of the fourth, he ripped another ball to right-center field and legged out an RBI triple to score Will Banfield.
Johnston's final hit of the cycle came in the top of the eighth, where he added an RBI single to cap his night with his fourth hit and sixth RBI.
The Snappers scored multiple runs in the first, second, fourth, and eighth innings and cruised to a 15-8 win over the Chiefs, giving them a 4-1 series lead.
Beloit's Top Performers: Starter Kyle Nicolas earned his third win of the year with five innings and one earned run. Will Banfield went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Griffin Conine went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and four RBIs. Connor Scott had a three-hit night with a walk and an RBI.
The Snappers square off with the Chiefs one more time on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. Beloit will be back at home against the Quad Cities River Bandits on Tuesday, June 22nd. Call 608.362.2272 for more information on tickets and group outings.
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