Late heroics help Orioles gain Big 8 Conference split at Springport

After a frustrating 4-2 loss in game 1 of a Big 8 Conference DH at Springport and trailing 3-1 in its final at bat in game 2, the Orioles found same magic and won 4-3.  Brennen Allman and Mason Graves led off the bottom of the 7th with singles. Ethan Copas drove a rbi double on a 2 strike pitch to left center scoring Allman. After an intentional walk to Grant Holroyd who had hit a home run earlier in the game- the 1st of his career Alex Barry delivered a clutch single that scored both Graves and Copas with the tying and winning run. The late scores made a winning pitcher of Jimmy Maynard who relieved Graves in the top of the 7th and pitched a clean inning. Graves was sharp through six innings allowing just 6 hits and striking out 6 Spartan hitters.  The Orioles had 13 hits in the game but had stranded many runners until the 7th inning. Graves, Copas, Holroyd and Mickey Connin had 2 hits each while Maynard, Allman Ryan Kempter and Barry collected singles.  Barry’s hit through a drawn in infield allowed to Orioles to complete the comeback. 

In game 1 the Orioles led 2-0 in the 6th inning and faltered on defense giving up 4 unearned runs in the 6th inning and fell 4-2. Allman pitched a  tough and complete game allowing just 6 hits to go along with 6 strikeouts outs. He also paced the offense with 3 hits. Graves added 2 hits and Copas 1.  

The Oriole return to action on Thursday with a home double header against non conference opponent Stockbridge