West Allis NATIONALS Baseball

Kyle Kalkopf scored from third when Nate Martin barely beat out a double play throw as the Nationals rallied back to take a victory from the Racine Kiwanis Tuesday night at Zirkel Field in West Allis.

After Colby Gee greeted Racine's reliever with an RBI single to tie the game in the ninth, Kyle Knaust held the Kiwanis scoreless in the tenth and set the stage for the game winning rally.

Kalkopf led off with a walk and Huntzinger did the same with nobody out.   Matt Richer then hit a hard ground ball to short, forcing Huntzinger at second and giving the Nationals runners on the corners with one out.   Martin followed with a similarly well hit ball to short, but after a force on Richer at second the Kiwanis were unable to complete the double play as Martin raced down the line to beat the throw by a split second.

Adam Karas and Colby Gee led the Nationals with 3 hits each.   Brian Huntzinger added two hits and two walks.  Gee and Martin both had 2 RBI's.

Kyle Knaust (1-0) earned the victory in relief of Bobby Herrick (3 IP) and Mitch Lochen (5 IP.)

Next up for the Nationals is another tough league matchup.   The Nationals will again hit the road and head to Burlington for a DH on Saturday.   Game one starts at 1pm.