(HERCULANEUM) On “Knock Differences Out of the Park Day” at Andy Runzi Field in Herculaneum, the Blackcats baseball team shutout Crystal City 17-0 on KJFF.
Before the game, three students involved in the Special Olympics program at Herculaneum got a chance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch after they were recognized for their achievements in the Special Olympics track and field events.
When it comes to the game itself, a walk and an error started off the bottom of the first inning for Herky before Zach Phillips put a charge into an Eisenbeis curveball.
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To sweeten the deal, Blackcats senior Tyler Cunningham comes off the bench and gets his first career home run.
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The loss for Crystal City drops them to 1-10. The win puts Herculaneum at 8-2-1. The 1st inning grand slam for Phillips was the second time in as many games that the senior hit a 4-bagger in the 1st. He tries to put that feeling into words.
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Herky senior Gavin Turley is liking the turn around he’s seen from the offense lately and is confident they can beat any team because of it.
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Herculaneum returns tomorrow at home to face St. Clair. Crystal City also gets to be home tomorrow and welcomes in Grandview.
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Full Game Audio
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