The Shadowcats’ eagerly awaited season opener in the newly formed Mid America League almost didn’t happen due to weather concerns, but the game went on, completing eight innings at Veterans Field in Sherman.
Despite the excitement, the Shadowcats fell to the Outlaws with a final score of 6-10 in a game lasting 3 hours and 8 minutes, witnessed by 524 dedicated fans.
Game Overview
Pitching Summary
Starter:
Tanner Carter (2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 3 SO)-
Relief:
- Tyler Carnes: (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 SO)
- Will Farr: (1 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 1 HR, 2 HBP, 1 SO)
- Clayton Merritt: (2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 BB)
- Cade Sims: (1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO)Tyler Carnes and Cade Sims both managed to pitch scoreless outings, providing some highlights in an otherwise challenging game for the Shadowcats’ bullpen.
Shadowcats Batting Highlights:
- Easton Ford: 2-3
- Anderson Acinger: 2-4, 2 RBI
- Cayden Earnhart: 0-1, 1 RBI, 3 BB
The Shadowcats scored 6 runs on 7 hits, with standout performances from Easton Ford and Anderson Acinger. Despite not recording a hit, catcher Cayden Earnhart contributed with an RBI and drew three walks.
Opponent’s Standout Performance
Andre Jackson of the Outlaws dominated the game, going 2-4 with a Grand Slam and 6 RBIs.
Other Mid America League Scores
Texarkana Rhinos (9) at Fort Smith Marshals (10)
Piney Woods TimberHogs (3) at Abilene Flying Bison (15)
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed coverage of the Mid America League as the season progresses. For fans of the Shadowcats and the Mid America League, this opener is just the beginning of an exciting journey in the new league.
