The Texarkana Twins were back in action on their home turf to face the Texas Marshals for the first of a two-game series. The Twins came out ready to play, as every aspect of their game was on fire tonight.
The Texas Marshals jumped out to a quick 0-1 lead in the top of the 1st. The Twins answered right back scoring 2 in the bottom of the 1st to take the lead. Designated hitter, Jaylon Keys, led off with a single to give the Twins their first hit on the night. Centerfielder, Cam Hill, collected a RBI double to bring Keys in from first to put the Twins on the board. Cleanup hitter, Dylan Ditzeberger, pushed another run across with a sacrifice fly to centerfield giving the Twins a 2-1 lead.
The Twins expanded their lead in the bottom of the 4th. After two quick outs, Ditzenberger singled and advanced to second off a throwing error. With Ditzenberger on second and two outs right fielder, Avery George, smacked an RBI single to give the Twins a 3-1 lead. In the bottom of the 7th, the Twins put two more insurance runs on the board. After a hit by pitch and walk given up by the Marshals’ pitcher, catcher, Coltyn Kessler crushed a double to their lead to 5-1. After their off days, the Twins came out with a strong batting performance. Overall, they collected 8 hits on the night.
Twins pitcher, Jimmy Cravey, had a strong outing tonight. He completed seven innings and only allowed 1 run. The Twins only had to use 2 relievers on the night. The first, Christian Ballard got a quick three outs in the 8th. Riley Woods took over in the 9th, and struggled by loading up the bases with two outs. However, he was able to get out of the inning with no damage to give the Twins the victory.
The Twins defense won them this game. Numerous players for the Twins made fantastic plays throughout the game. The most notable being, left fielder, Hunter Church throwing out a Marshals’ runner at home. Church also made an outstanding grab while sliding into the fence!
The Twins will wrap up this two-game home series before heading back on the road to face the Texas Marshals for two games. After facing the Marshalls, the Twins return to action at George Dobson field on August 3 to face the Victoria Generals for a two-game series.
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