RIVERPIGS STRUGGLES CONTINUE IN LOSS TO BLACK SOX

WASHINGTON, PA – The visiting Tupper Lake Riverpigs took on the first place Road Warrior Black Sox in todays Empire League Series match up.

The Black Sox sent out right handed pitcher Nick Garcia to face the Tupper Riverpigs right hander Conor Maguire.

Brandon Camargo would continue his hitting streak along with Nicholas Ybarra early on when Ybarra singled into left center and Camargo doubled down the right field line.

Zane Gelphman would get the Black Sox going as he belted another home run over the left field wall to give the Black Sox a 3-0 lead in the Bottom of the third inning. It was the teams first hit with 2 runners on who reached on walks. 

Conor Maguire started for the Riverpigs throwing 5 innings allowing 4 earned runs and striking out 4 batters. 

Nick Garcia would be the story in this one as he tossed a complete game shutout to defeat the Tupper Lake Riverpigs.

Both teams would continue play tomorrow at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm for more Empire League Series action.

Article by Empire Media