The Chillicothe Mudcats, put in a trailing position after the Nevada Griffons scored six runs in the top of the 2nd inning, caught, passed, and beat Nevada on the power of a six-run home 8th, in a 12-10 final from Shaffer Park on Thursday night.
Clean-up hitter Justin Blasinski had a huge night, with three hits in five at-bats, three runs scored, and four RBI’s. Â Center fielder Christian Heplock added four RBI’s, with two hits. Â Ramger Iglesias was 3-for-5 with a run scored, pushing his average to .346. Â
Thursday’s rally made it two wins in a row for the Mudcats, who routed the Kansas City Monarchs in non-league play on Wednesday night, 17-4. Â Blasinski had 4 RBI’s in a 4-for-6 night for Chillicothe, with Bryce Bisenius adding four RBI’s. Â Matt Herman got the start and picked up the win for the Mudcats.
Elsewhere in the MINK League on Thursday night, Joplin won at St. Joseph 5-1. Â In non-league play, Clarinda hammered Omaha Strike Zone, 22-2.
Chillicothe continues its three game series with Nevada tonight (Friday night) and Saturday, taking on the Griffons at 7:05. Â On Monday, the Mudcats play their annual game in Trenton, hosting the Cassville Arrows in non-league play at 7:05 from Burleigh Grimes Field.
