Photos: Birds Soar To Victory
On Saturday, Apr. 2, the Voorheesville baseball team opened their season at Watervliet on a sunny cold day. The Birds used a big sixth inning to pull away and beat the Cannoneers 17-4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Poised: Blackbirds’ Jack Saia gets ready to swing as the ball approaches him in the first inning. Saia had a hit in two at-bats with three runs-batted-in and scored a run.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A little knock: Blackbirds’ Chris Meyer smacks a single to center in his first at-bat. Meyer had two hits in four at-bats, scoring twice and had an RBI.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making the pitches: Blackbirds’ Nick Romansky releases a pitch in the first inning. Romansky went three innings while allowing four runs on four hits, striking out four and walking three.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fast throw: Blackbirds’ Jason Kendall throws across his body to make a throw towards first.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Game face: Blackbirds’ Tiernan Chowenhill stands ready for his at-bat as he prepares for the pitch. Chowenhill had two hits in four at-bats with two runs and 2 RBI’s.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Forward momentum: Blackbirds’ Jack Popow races to scoop the ball as he prepares to make a throw to first.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dominant in relief: Blackbirds’ Jason Kendall took the bump in the fourth inning to shut down the Cannoneers to pick up the win. Kendall pitched three innings giving up only three hits while striking out five and walking one.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On his toes: Blackbirds’ Max Smith puts his hands up to catch the pop fly in right field in the sixth inning.