ApL Kingsport Axmen

Kingsport Defeats Otterbots in Rain-Shortened Game

Published on July 1, 2021 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Kingsport Axmen News Release


KINGSPORT, TN - The Kingsport Axmen topped the Danville Otterbots, 2-1, Thursday evening at Hunter Wright Field.

With rain picking up with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, the tarp was rolled onto the field. After a 38-minute weather delay, the contest was called final.

The Axmen (11-13) scored two runs in the first inning and never looked back.

Kingsport's catcher Anthony Tulimero, who was playing in his first game since June 18, lined a two-run single into centerfield to break the ice.

Danville (10-14) responded with a tally in the following frame, scratching across a run on a fielder's choice.

Matt Mulhearn cruised through four innings, surrendering just one run. The right-hander struck out five, including three straight punchouts in the opening inning.

Patrick Strawbridge (2-2) pitched a scoreless fifth to earn the win.

Kingsport will look to sweep the two-game series at 7 p.m. Friday night.

All Kingsport Axmen games are broadcast with a video stream available online for home games.

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