Falcons Open With Win Over Sherando

Behind a solid pitching night from Nick McMahon, Lee Cranford, Forrest Drake and Seth Taylor, the Falcons were able to overcome some early defensive miscues with scrappy offensive play throughout the game.  The offense was led by Senior Zack Dingus who was 4-5 with the game winning RBI in the bottom of the 9th inning.  Junior Ryan Smith also was 3-4 at the plate with 2 runs scored to lead the team.   The Falcons came from behind on four occasions in the game, the last coming in dramatic fashion in the 9th. Andrew Byrd flied out to start the inning, then Seth Taylor and Noah Joseph earned back-to-back one out walks to set the table for Junior Hunter Pearson.  Pearson doubled driving in the run to even the score at 7 and leaving the game winner ninety feet away for Dingus.   The Falcons travel to Culpeper next Friday to open district play.