CASTLEWOOD, S.D. — A four-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning propelled the Castlewood Ravens to a 5-3 victory over the Elkton Snappers in South Dakota amateur baseball action Friday night.
Trailing 2-1 late in the game, the Ravens recaptured the lead when Nate Phinney drew a bases-loaded walk to tie the score. Blayne Schliesman followed with a dramatic three-run home run, putting Castlewood ahead 5-2.
Elkton attempted a comeback in the top of the ninth inning, utilizing a solo home run from Nate Shullcross to narrow the deficit, but the Snappers could not overcome the late damage.
Alex Gauer earned the victory on the mound for the Ravens allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out eight batters over a complete-game effort. Gus Steiger led the Castlewood offense, collecting two of the team’s three total hits.
Aiden Stewart suffered the loss for Elkton surrendering five runs on just three hits, striking out 10 and walking four over eight innings of work. At the plate, Stewart finished 3-for-4.
Castlewood (7-2) will travel to face the Clark Traders on Wednesday.
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