McSherry’s Clutch Hitting Propels Atlanta Marlins To Victory Over Knights

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McSherry drove in four runs on three hits to lead Atlanta Marlins past Knights 15-7 on Thursday at 3295 Atlanta Rd SE. McSherry doubled in the first inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the fifth inning, scoring two.

Atlanta Marlins got on the board in the top of the first inning after Watry doubled, scoring one run, LaFratta tripled, scoring one run, Amoroso singled, scoring one run, and McSherry doubled, scoring three runs.

A sacrifice fly by McSherry extended the Atlanta Marlins lead to 7-0 in the top of the second inning.

Atlanta Marlins added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Atlanta Marlins scored on a wild pitch, and Knights committed an error, each scoring one run.

Atlanta Marlins scored five runs on five hits in the top of the fifth inning. Watry doubled, scoring one run, McSherry singled, scoring one run, Amoroso doubled, scoring one run, and McSherry doubled, scoring two runs.

McSherry earned the win for Atlanta Marlins. The righty allowed two hits and one run (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking two. Hand took the loss for Knights. The starting pitcher went five innings, allowing 15 runs (14 earned) on 14 hits, striking out three and walking five. LaFratta tossed one inning of no-run ball for Atlanta Marlins in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out one and walking two.

Atlanta Marlins accumulated 14 hits in the game. Amoroso, McSherry, and Watry each collected three hits for Atlanta Marlins. Valentine collected two hits for Atlanta Marlins in four at bats. Miller stole two bases.

Woodward and Roberts were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Knights while hitting back-to-back. Roberts stole two bases.