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Lynx battle back to take lead late, still fall to Falcons 10-9 in extras

Lynx battle back to take lead late, still fall to Falcons 10-9 in extras

Fitchburg, MA- Lynx unable to pull out the victory late against the Falcons of Fitchburg State, pushing their record to 8-14. 

 

Inside the Game: 

  • The Falcons jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, capped off by a home run by Hurrell.
  • The Lync respondedwith 1 in the second, as Christian McElroy pushed across the Justin Dennett with the single. 
  • Th Falcons tacked on from there, as 2 runs scored on an Eramo single in the second along with a 3 spot in the fourth lead by a Hurrell double to plate 2. 
  • A strong effort by the Lynx bullpen allowed them to stay in the game until the offense put up 4 in the seventh, capped by a mammoth three run home run off the bat of junior James Brandon.
  • The Lynx continued to hit well in the eighth, tying the game on a Drew Gryniewicz single and taking the lead on a Jake Samela single to drive in the go ahead run in the form of Miles Chamberlin. 
  • Errors by the Lynx caused the tying run to score in the eigth and again in the tenth inning, leading to a walk-off loss. 

 

Lynx Highlights

 

The Lynx (8-14, 0-3) have a quick turnaround as they play the Dean Bulldogs at home tomorrow. First pitch is set for 7pm.