Fishers split its first day in Tennessee, defeating Beech (Tenn.) 13-12 in an offensive back and forth game before losing 2-1 to Beavercreek (Ohio) in a pitcher’s duel.
In Game 1, the Tigers broke the game open by scoring seven runs in the second inning. Fishers led 10-3 after five innings and appeared to be in control of the game. However, aided by three defensive errors, Beech scored seven unearned runs in the top of the sixth to tie the game at 10. The Tigers answered right back scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth and then held off a late rally as Beech scored two runs in the top of the seventh and left the bases loaded.
Nick Lukac led the offense with a 3-for-4 game that included an RBI triple in the bottom of the sixth. Lukac also walked, scored three runs, and had a stolen base. Kaid Muth contributed a double, single, two RBIs, and three runs scored. Jack Braun reached base five times with two hits and three hit by pitches. Tristan Baker delivered a two-run triple, and JJ Woolwine finished with a triple, two runs, and two stolen bases. The Tigers stole seven bases in the game.
Jon Vore started the game and finished with a no decision. Vore threw four innings, struck out eight, and allowed three earned runs. Daniel Owens worked a perfect 1-2-3 inning in relief. Michael Hart also threw well in relief despite being the victim of the seven unearned runs. Jack Minns picked up his first win of the season on the mound striking out three in one and a third innings of work. He finished the game with a strikeout that left the bases loaded for Beech.
After all the scoring and offense, Game 2 was the exact opposite: A pitcher’s duel. Starter Anthony Castellani was brilliant for the Fishers on the mound. Castellani took a no hitter into the fifth inning before allowing an infield hit with two outs. Castellani left the game after the sixth inning due to early season pitch count precaution. He did not allow a run and struck out nine in his one-hitter performance.
Ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh, the Tigers again fell victim to defensive miscues with two errors in the final inning. With the game tied at 1-1, two outs, and a runner at second, the Fishers misplayed a ground ball that allowed the winning run to race home from second on a walk-off error.
Offensively, Woolwine doubled to lead off the game and scored on Kiel Brenczewski’s RBI single to center field. Owens and Charlie Walker both had two hits with one of Owens hits a double off the center field fence. Beavercreek’s pitcher also pitched well, striking out 12 Tigers in his complete game victory.
The Tigers return to action on Saturday when they play Collierville (Tenn.) at 12:30 p.m. and Bob Jones (Ala.) at 3 p.m. Both games will be played at Riverdale (Tenn.).
Fishers 13, Beech 12
Fishers AB R H RBI
JJ Woolwine 5 2 1 0
Nick Lukac 4 3 3 1
Kiel Brenczewski 3 0 1 0
Kaid Muth 4 3 2 2
Daniel Owens 4 0 1 1
Jack Minns 0 0 0 0
Jack Braun 2 1 2 0
Grant Whetsel 4 0 1 0
Joey Brenczewski 3 1 1 0
Tristan Baker 2 2 1 2
Charlie Walker 1 0 0 0
Riley Padron 0 1 0 0
Totals 32 13 13 6
Score by innings
Beech 003 007 2 – 12 12 4
Fishers 071 023 x – 13 13 4
3B: Baker, Lukac, Woolwine. 2B: Muth. SB: Woolwine 2, Baker, Braun, Lukac, Muth, Padron. HBP: Braun 3, Baker, J. Brenczewski, Muth.
Fishers pitching IP R ER H
Jon Vore 4.0 3 3 6
Owens 1.0 0 0 0
Michael Hart 0.2 7 0 4
Minns (W) 1.1 2 2 2
Strikeouts: Vore 8, Minns 3, Owens 1. Walks: Vore 2, Hart 2, Minns 2.
Beavercreek 2, Fishers 1
Fishers AB R H RBI
JJ Woolwine 4 1 1 0
Nick Lukac 3 0 1 0
Kiel Brenczewski 3 0 1 1
Kaid Muth 3 0 0 0
Daniel Owens 3 0 2 0
Dominic Oliverio 3 0 0 0
Jack Braun 2 0 0 0
Jack Minns 2 0 0 0
Riley Padron 1 0 0 0
Charlie Walker 3 0 2 0
Jack Backofen 0 0 0 0
Totals 27 1 7 1
Score by innings
Fishers 100 000 0 – 1 7 4
Beavercreek 000 000 2 – 2 1 0
2B: Owens, Woolwine. SB: Padron, Walker. HBP: Braun.
Fishers pitching IP R ER H
Anthony Castellani 6.0 0 0 1
Lukac 0.2 2 1 0
Strikeouts: Castellani 9. Walks: Castellani 1, Lukac 1.