Slow Start and Strong Finish Puts Whammy on Vipers

MBC nursed a 2-1 lead through six innings before putting up a five spot to secure a win against the Vipers.  The ever steady Stuart Fairchild pitched smoothly through five inning yielding two hits, striking out seven and allowing just one earned run.  Nick Safka came in for the last two and closed the door. 

With the exception of the one unearned run, MBC played stellar defense.  They turned a nice double play in the sixth, Adam Hinthorne shut down the running game and Nick Salle made a nice diving catch in center.

MBC's scoring started in the second.  Robbie Dunbar walked and after a walk to Nick Reeves and a single by Jack Murphy the bases were loaded.  David Becker battled during his at bat and earned a tough bases loaded walk and then Nick Safka hit a clutch single for a second run.

In the seventh MBC broke open a close game.  Nick Reeves opened the inning by blasting a ball over the left fielder's head for a double and Jack followed with another single.  Tai Huff came in to pinch hit with runners at first and second.  After pretending to bunt and drawing in the infield, Tai laced a hard shot down the line to score Nick.   Dylan Vchulek, Nick Salle and Adam Hinthorne followed with singles and Stuart Fairchild launched a double.  Robbie Dunbar ended the scoring and the inning with a blast up the middle to score two, but was thrown out trying to advance to second.