Rangers Defeat Astros 10-3

The Dayton Rangers used an 8-run fifth inning to knock off the Dayton Astros 10-3 on Sunday, June 14 at West Carrollton high school.

Starting pitcher Brad Clark pitched seven strong innings, scattering six hits and striking out seven to move to 4-2 on the year. Rookie Matt Wenzel threw two scoreless innings of relief. Matt Addis started for the ‘Stros and had the Rangers number early on striking out 10 in the first four innings, including four K’s in the fourth inning alone .

The Astros got on the board first in the top of the second. An errant throw on a stolen base attempt allowed the first runner to score and Kyle Whitt’s two-out single plated the second. The Rangers finally got on track in the bottom of the fourth as Clint Wolf hit a two-run home run to center field to tie the game at 2-2. The Rangers opened the floodgates in the fifth. Brad Clark led off with a walk. Jelani Arnold and Shane Fallen followed with singles to load the bases. Jared Bradley then singled to right field to drive in the go-ahead runs. A walk to Jacob Robinson loaded the bases again. Jonmarc Lippincott then walked to make the score 5-2. Addis was relieved by Gregg Foster who promptly gave up a two-run single to Clint Wolf to give the Rangers a 7-2 lead. A wild pitch made the score 8-2. Brandon Howard’s fielder’s choice made it 9-2, but in the process, the Rangers lost center fielder Clint Wolf to a knee injury on a play at the plate. A subsequent throwing error made it 10-2. The Astros final run came on a home run to right by rookie Phil Crisp.

Offensive highlights: Clint Wolf 2-for-3, 2 runs, 4RBI, HR; Jared Bradley 1-for-3 2RBI; Jacob Robinson 1-for-2, 2 runs, 2 walks.

Historical notes: Clint is 1 run shy of 200 career runs in the MVABL. Clint’s home run was his 30^th career home run. Jelani Arnold needs 5 more runs scored to reach the 100 plateau, and he needs 10 more hits to reach 100 hits in the league.