The game opened with a burst of activity in the first inning, as Hull doubled to right‑center, bringing home Schaffner with a timely hit. Hull’s aggressive baserunning continued as he stole third and later crossed the plate on a fielding miscue, giving the team an early lead.
The offense kept rolling in the third, when Gallaher singled to left, driving in both Hull and Schaffner. Nicholson followed with a triple to right‑center that cleared the bases, adding two more runs and extending the advantage.
A fourth‑inning double by Hull down the left‑field line plated French, and Gallaher’s subsequent single added two more runs, pushing the lead further.
The sixth inning saw Gallaher’s single through the left side bring home Hull, and Paulsen’s subsequent hit drove in Gallaher, reinforcing the growing margin.
A Seventh‑Inning Surge
The seventh inning proved to be the turning point. French’s double to right‑center plated Winslow, and Schaffner’s single followed by Graveline’s timely hit brought in two more scores. Ineich’s single sparked a cascade, advancing teammates and ultimately allowing Graveline to score on a passed ball.
The momentum carried into the eighth, where Kelly’s solo home run added a final run, sealing the victory and underscoring a night of relentless hitting.