Hillcats Capitalize on Opportunities in 10-6 Win
Lynchburg scored seven runs on just three hits in the first inning and led comfortably the rest of the way in a 10-6 victory against Buies Creek in the series finale at City Stadium Thursday night.The Astros plated two runs in the top of the first before the Hillcats could
Lynchburg scored seven runs on just three hits in the first inning and led comfortably the rest of the way in a 10-6 victory against Buies Creek in the series finale at City Stadium Thursday night.
The Astros plated two runs in the top of the first before the Hillcats could grab the bats. Once they did, though, the 'Cats stormed out to a 7-2 lead by the end of the frame.
A two-out error opened the door for five unearned runs to come across in the first inning. Tom drove in a pair with a double to make it 7-2 after one. The Hillcats added two more unearned runs in the second after a fielding error extended the inning for
Castro hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, his ninth of the year, to account for the final Hillcats run of the game. Every Hillcats in the lineup scored at least once with the exception of Medina, who had two RBIs instead.
Lynchburg continues its homestand with a three-game weekend series against Salem. The Hillcats will send