Announcement
The Falcons had beaten the Bobcats in the three previous meetings this year, but it was not meant to be this time. In an intense game, the Bobcats were able to hold off a furious 7th inning rally to beat the Falcons 4-3 and essentially end their season in the Regional Semi-Final. The Falcons end the season with a District Championship and an 18-5 record.
Jose Mesa (9-2) pitched another great game but didn't have the defense to back him up at times. He gave up 4 runs with only 2 being earned. Costly errors in the infield helped the Bobcats gain a lead they never relinguished. The Falcons offense never really got going against the Bobcats starting pitcher, Alex Zapata. Andres Visbal was the lone highlight on the night, going 3-4 with an RBI.
The Falcons put together a rally in the bottom of the 7th with one out and the score at 4-2. Visbal collected his 3rd hit of the night and Andres Sanchez got HBP. Rick Sanchez got walked on 4 pitches to load the bases. The Bobcats changed pitchers and brought in Matt Hardy to stop the rally. Jose Mesa stepped up to the plate with a chance to tie the game. Mesa hit a deep fly ball to right to drive in Visbal from 3rd and make the score 4-3. Andres Sanchez moved to 3rd base on the play as well. With runners on the corners and 2 outs, Ryan Dodge stepped to the plate. He ended up working the count and walking as well. With bases loaded and 2 outs, Daniel Oliveri came to the plate. Hardy settled down and got Oliveri to strike out to end the game and essentially the Falcons season.
The Falcons had a great season and the coaches are very proud of the way they handled themselves not only last night but throughout the entire season. I speak for the entire coaching staff when I say that it has been a pleasure to be out there day in and day out with these young men this year. I want to thank the players and all of you parents for that.
Coach Evans
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