Kyle Kristel Leads Generals Past Onondaga
Kyle Kristel collected four hits in five at bats, as Generals defeated Onondaga 8-2 on Saturday.
Kyle Kristel collected four hits in five at bats, as Generals defeated Onondaga 8-2 on Saturday. Kristel tripled in the sixth inning, singled in the seventh inning, singled in the eighth inning, and singled in the first inning.
A passed ball put Generals on the board in the bottom of the first.
In the top of the third inning, Onondaga went back into the lead after Mike Ferranti doubled to center field, and Generals dropped a third strike, each scoring one run.
Brandon Hauk walked, which helped Generals tie the game at two in the bottom of the sixth.
Generals jumped into the lead in the bottom of the seventh when Kristel singled, scoring one run, Hauk was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Christian Mikulaski singled, scoring two runs.
Donatello Badalamenti earned the win for Generals. The pitcher gave up five hits and two runs (one earned) over eight innings, striking out four and walking two. Connor Moak took the loss for Onondaga. The pitcher went two innings, surrendering four runs on five hits, striking out one and walking one. Ryan Campbell started the game for Onondaga. The pitcher surrendered six hits and two runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out four and walking one. Justin Peralta tossed one inning of scoreless ball for Generals in relief. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking none.
Generals accumulated 11 hits in the game. Mikulaski and Kristel each drove in two runs for Generals. Jude Flint collected two hits for Generals in three at bats. Kristel stole two bases. Generals were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Adam Weiss had the most chances in the field with 14.
Campbell and Ferranti each collected two hits for Onondaga. Ferranti went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Onondaga ran wild on the base paths, accumulating three stolen bases for the game. Onondaga didn't commit a single error in the field. Luis Suarez had the most chances in the field with eight.
