Tuesday’s game against Fairview Yellowjackets Varsity was a heartbreaker for Sayre Eagles, as they lost the lead late in a 9-8 defeat. The game was tied at eight with Fairview Yellowjackets Varsity batting in the top of the seventh when Cole Richter drew a walk, scoring one run.
Sayre Eagles collected ten hits and Fairview Yellowjackets Varsity had 11 in the high-scoring affair.
Sayre Eagles took an early lead in the second inning. Lucien Zakrzewicz drove in three when Zakrzewicz homered.
Sayre Eagles evened things up at eight in the bottom of the sixth inning when Sayre Eagles scored one run on a stolen base.
After Fairview Yellowjackets Varsity scored one run in the top of the third, Sayre Eagles answered with one of their own. Fairview Yellowjackets Varsity scored when Sutton Hayes grounded out, scoring one run. Sayre Eagles then answered when Rocky Willis grounded out, scoring one run.
Zakrzewicz started the game for Sayre Eagles. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Tynan Gillespie threw two innings in relief.
Sayre Eagles socked one home run on the day. Zakrzewicz put one out in the second inning.
Sayre Eagles racked up ten hits on the day. Jackson Campbell, Zakrzewicz, and Gillespie all collected multiple hits for Sayre Eagles. Campbell led Sayre Eagles with three hits in three at bats.
