Central’s Late Comeback Falls Short!

The sun was shining as the Red Devils traveled to Lyons Township High School for the first conference double-header of the season!

The Lions jumped out to an early lead with a 2-run homer in the bottom of the first inning. Catcher Ryan Connelly had a nice pick-off at 1^st base for Hinsdale. Second baseman Matt Anderson hit a one out double in the top of the 2^nd but was left on base. LT answered by adding 3 more runs in the bottom of the second inning and extended their lead to 5-0. 

Third baseman Josh Camalick led off the 4^th inning with a solo home run over the center field wall to put the Red Devils on the board. Anderson and Rob Bellusci added a single and Jason McClain had an RBI ground out to score Anderson. The 5^th inning remained scoreless and pitcher Will Pahos helped himself out by picking off a base runner at 1^st. The Red Devils added a run in the 6^th when DH Alex Tufano singled, and speedy pinch runner Sean O’Grady stole 2^nd. Jack Hellwig drew a walk, and both runners advanced to scoring position on a passed ball. Bellusci belted a sac fly to right center field to score O’Grady. The Lions added a run in the 6^th making the score 6-3.

In the 7^th inning, the Devils staged a dramatic comeback as Ryan Connelly and Connor Marrero singled and Stevo Kraynak walked to load the bases. Camalick belted a double to right center field allowing Connelly and Marrero to cross home plate and bring the Red Devils within 1 run. Anderson was intentionally walked to load up the bases again but Hinsdale fell short and all runners were left stranded.

Will Pahos threw 5 innings allowing 5 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits with 1 walk, 1 hit batter and 6 punch-outs.

Carson Elmore tossed 2/3 of an inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit with a walk. Peter Marquardt finished the last out of the inning.