The Horseheads Hitmen took down the Hornell Steamers on Tuesday, 8-6, during a back-and-forth matchup. The Hitmen move to 11-10-1 on the season while the Steamers fall to 8-11-3.

 

The Steamers took an early lead in the 1st inning, scoring two runs on a wild pitch and an RBI groundout by Will Dixon (LSU Eunice).

 

The Hitmen answered back in the 3rd inning, scoring a run of their own on a throwing error.

 

Hornell got the run right back in their half of the 3rd inning, scoring a run on a fielding error.

 

Horseheads took the lead in the 4th inning, scoring five runs on an RBI single by Max Underhill, a sacrifice fly by Howard Backus Jr., an RBI single by Clay Cook, and a two-run single by Dominic Vogel.

 

The Steamers cut the Hitmen lead to one in the 4th inning, gathering two runs on an RBI single by Tobey Wright (Monroe Community College) and a fielder's choice.

 

Hornell wasn't done there, tying the game in the 6th inning on an RBI single by Cooper McEnroe (Northwestern State).

 

The Hitmen got their lead right back in the 7th inning, scoring a run on an error.

 

Horseheads tacked on another run to their lead in the 8th, scoring a run on a passed ball.

 

Horseheads pitcher Frank Vogel was awarded the win on the mound while Jacob Masters recorded the save. Steamers Sebastian Ecker (Montclair State) pitched a solid 3.2 innings of relief and was the tough luck loser.

 

The Steamers offense was led by Wright, who had two hits and an RBI, and Markus Brehm (Finger Lakes Community College), who had two hits.

 

The Hitmen offense was led by Jack Mathis, Logan Delaoch, and Alex Davis, who each had two hits, and Dominic Vogel, who picked up two RBIs on one hit.

 

The Steamers are back in action tomorrow on Wednesday, July 2nd, when they face the Rochester Ridgemen at Bishop Kearney High School. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m.