Sherman Shadowcats Secure First Win of the Season with Walkoff Walk
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The Sherman Shadowcats of the Mid America League got their first win of the season in walk-off fashion, defeating the Joplin Outlaws 8-7 in 10 innings.I
n a game attended by 347 fans, the Shadowcats used six pitchers to secure their first victory of the young season.
Pitching Highlights
Starter Keith Kennemer: 5 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K, 5 HBP (76 pitches, 42 strikes)
Israel Diaz: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K
Clayton Merritt: Earned the win with 1.2 IP, 1 BB, 2 K.
The Shadowcats held a 5-0 lead until the top of the 7th inning when the Outlaws scored 3 runs, beginning their comeback and forcing extra baseball.
Batting Highlights
Jaylan Prince: 3-run HR in the 1st inning, the team's first home run of the season.
Matthew Herrera: Secured the Walkoff victory with a bases-loaded walk, finished 3-5 with 2 RBI and 1 BB.
Other games in the Mid America League
Texarkana Rhinos won 6-5 over the Fort Smith Marshals.
The Abilene Flying Bison won 22-1 over the Piney Woods TimberHogs. They have scored 47 runs in the first 3 games.
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Heath Criswell
Lifelong Rangers fan with a passion for the farm system. When I’m not covering minor league baseball, I’m enjoying time with my family and exploring the Rangers' next big stars.
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