Torrens Tops Chiefs' Torrid Comeback in Tenth; Otters Rout Longhorns in McGee's Solid DebutDebut
July 5, 2024
Atlanta (UBAN) - The Atlanta Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jacks locked up in an exciting one-run game at Truist Park. The final score was the Atlanta Chiefs 3, the Jacksonville Jacks 2 in 10 innings.
The score was tied at 2 after nine. Atlanta came out the victor in the 10th inning. After an out was recorded, Luis Torrens doubled making Atlanta the victor and beginning a joyous home town celebration. Jacksonville had 8 hits in the game while Atlanta had 5, but Atlanta had the more timely hits.
The winning pitcher was Clay Holmes(2-1) who allowed no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings. Joe La Sorsa(3-2) was the losing pitcher in relief. He was a hard-luck loser, pitching 1 inning and not allowing an earned run.
In a one-sided affair the Chicago Otters batters pounded the Indianapolis Longhorns pitchers for 10 runs while Easton McGee(1-0), with relief help from Bryse Wilson, shutout Indianapolis.
McGee was solid in the win. He didn't give up much, just 4 hits and 1 walk in 7 innings. Overall Chicago out-hit Indianapolis 13 to 4.
Dean Kremer(1-8) was charged with the loss. He allowed 1 run and 5 hits in 5 innings.
