Olean scored in six innings and defeated the Hornell Steamers 10-6 on Tuesday evening. Hornell is now 5-5-1 on the year while the Oilers improve to 5-2.

 

The Oilers got the scoring started in the 1st inning when Caden Wolfley scored from third on a throw to second by the Steamers catcher, Dalton Groves (Webster). Looking for more, Oilers JT Smith sent a triple down the line, but the Steamers completed a beautiful relay to throw out Ryan Cainzos at home, holding the Oilers to just one run in the inning.

 

The Oilers stayed hot in the 2nd inning, scoring two more runs on a two-run homer by Dustin Hendrix.

 

The Oilers tacked on one more run on an RBI single by Hendrix in the 4th. However, Steamer pitcher Tyler Vogel (Niagara Community College) battled back to leave the bases stranded and leave the damage at just one run.

 

The Steamers answered right back in the bottom of the 4th, scoring one run of their own on an RBI double by Hayden Hernandez (LSU Eunice).

 

The Steamers scored five runs and took their first lead during a huge 5th inning. A bases-clearing triple by Cooper McEnroe (Northwestern State) tied the game before Hernandez connected on a long two-run homer to give the Steamers a 6-4 lead.

 

The Oilers bounced right back in the top of the 6th, scoring three runs on an RBI grounder and a clutch two-run double by Hartley Rahman and taking the lead 7-6.

 

The Oilers picked up two much-needed insurance runs in the top of the 8th on a pair of bases-loaded walks by Bryce Neely and Alex Myers.

 

The Oilers added another insurance run 9th on a throwing error, making the final score of the game 10-6.

 

Putting on stellar performances for the Steamers were Hernandez, who had three hits with three RBIs and a two-run homer, and Groves, who had two hits, including a triple.

 

The Oilers were led by Hendrix, who had three RBIs with a single and a two-run homer. Starting pitcher Carlos Colunga was solid on the mound, pitching four innings, giving up one run on three hits, and striking out three batters.

 

The Steamers look to bounce back tomorrow when they face the Syracuse Salt Cats for a 5 p.m. doubleheader at Onondaga Community College.