McCormick 3-Run Walk-Off Lifts Braves to 9th in Row; Bisons Lose Lead, Then Win Slug Fest in 10
September 17, 2024
San Diego (UBAN) - In a thrilling finish the smoking-hot San Diego Braves won in dramatic fashion coming back to beat the Mexico City Aguilas Doradas by the count of 4 to 3.
San Diego had the winning rally in the bottom of the 9th inning scoring 3 runs using 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Bobby Witt Jr began the San Diego spurt when he doubled. Jose Abreu was a strikeout victim, unable to help out. Bo Naylor then drew a two-out walk. Chas McCormick stepped in and he lofted a three-run 'big-fly' giving San Diego the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. Both teams ended up with 7 hits on the night.
The win was credited to Brooks Raley(3-4) who went 2 innings allowing no runs. Camilo Doval(5-5) was the losing pitcher in relief.
Jimy Williams was all smiles after the ballgame, 'It sure was looking pretty dim there for a while, but our guys never gave up - and neither did our fans - they kept cheering us on. What a sweet win!'
Carlos Santana had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the Buffalo Bisons defeated the Memphis Marauders in 10 innings by the score of 15 to 13 at Marauders Park.
Both teams were tied at 13 runs apiece after nine innings. Buffalo won it in the 10th inning. After an out was recorded, Steven Kwan got things going when he stroked a one-base hit. Ronald Acuna stepped into the batter's box and he banged out a single bringing in a run. Acuna got a good lead and stole second. Bo Bichette stepped in and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the final run of the inning. Buffalo lit up the scoreboard in the 3rd inning scoring 4 runs and the 6th inning which saw them score 4 runs on 4 hits. The score went back-and-forth with the lead changing 5 times.
The win was credited to Tyler Rogers*(5-4) who went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 1 run. Penn Murfee(0-2) was hit with the loss in relief. He pitched 1 inning and surrendered 2 hits and no walks.
