Hounds win opener in Challenge
Published 10:36 am Friday, June 28, 2013
The Austin Greyhounds’ Joe Kroc lays down a bunt in the first inning against Appleton, Wis. on the first day of the Spamtown Challenge at Marcusen Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
The Austin Greyhounds got their start to the Spamtown Challenge with an 8-2 win over Appleton, Wis., Thursday night at Marcusen Park.
Nels Nelson got the win going 5 innings, battling out of jams with runners in scoring position and no outs twice.
Austin Blue Sox first baseman Brady Klingfus reaches out to try and tag Westmont, Ill. baserunner Damon Softcheck during their game on the opening day of the Spamtown Challenge Thursday night at Todd Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Alex Kasak gave up Appleton’s only two runs in relief.
The Hounds took a 3-0 lead in the second inning with Austin tacking on runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to cement the win.
Craig Braaten was 2-for-4 at the plate with a single and two-run homer in the fifth inning.
In the game before the Blue Sox fell 9-0 to Westmont, Ill. The Blue Sox will play Appleton today at 5 p.m. while the Hounds will take on Westmont at 7 p.m.
