Spikes Sweep 2-Time Defending MLB Draft League Champions (Series Recap)

Recaps

FRIDAY: Spikes 13, Black Bears 6

• The Spikes scored 7 runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back after going down 3-0. Samuel Benjamin and Deniel Ortiz showed off their power, both hitting the first Spikes home runs of the season.

• W: Ty Boudreau (4 IP, 6 SO, 0 ER, 58 pitches)

SATURDAY: Spikes 16, Black Bears 4

• The Spikes started off the game down 1-0 heading into the bottom of the 1st inning, where they outscored the Black Bears' final run total with 5 runs. Samuel Benjamin, Treyson Hughes, and Tyson Bass combined for 10 hits and 10 RBIs in 13 at-bats.

• W: Ben Harris (5.0 IP, 2 SO, 2 ER, 61 pitches)

SUNDAY: Spikes 9, Black Bears 8

• The Spikes took a 7-3 lead heading into the 8th inning before the Black Bears tacked on 5 runs of their own. A Cade Climie RBI double tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, and shortly after Deniel Ortiz walked it off via an RBI single to clinch the sweep.

• W: Landon O'Donnell (2 IP, 2 SO, 0 ER [1 R], 22 pitches)

Player of the Series: LF Samuel Benjamin [6-for-13, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2 SB]

• Samuel Benjamin has continued to make a case to get drafted following two consecutive Player of the Week honors. He was a great contributor in the 16-4 win, going 3-for-4 with 4 RBI and 2 runs of his own on the basepath.

Pitcher of the Series: RHP Ty Boudreau [W, 4 IP, 6 SO, 0 ER]

• After a shaky performance on Opening Day, Ty Boudreau showed up and shut down the party out of the bullpen. He played a crucial role in the Friday win, allowing only 1 walk and 1 hit in 4 innings of work.

Next Series

The Spikes travel to Niles, OH to face the Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Tuesday to Thursday. All three games will be at 7:05 PM eastern time. All three games will be streamed live on www.mlb.watch.pixellot.tv. You can listen to the Spikes all season on Audio Listen Live, and live stats as well as pregame lineups can be found on mlbdraftleague.com/scores.