The Cicero Rattlers faced the Salt City Swing Kings in Legacy Park on Thursday night in the first game of the Legacy League 14u Fall Season.
Lucas Thelen started on the mound for the Rattlers.
The Swing Kings were held scoreless in the first inning, then scored 1-run in the 2nd and 3rd innings to take a 2-0 lead.
The Rattlers struck back in the top of the 4th inning, notching 3 runs off of 2 walks and 3 hits.
The Swing Kings tied it up in the 4th inning at 3-3.
Ryan Walker was brought in to relieve Thelen in the 5th inning with 1 runner on base. Thelen ended the night giving up 4 hits and 3 runs, with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks.
The 5th inning would end after 8 batters scored 4 runs off of 2 walks, a catcher interference, and 2 hits.
The Rattlers were held scoreless in the 4th and 5th innings.
Hits on the night for the Rattlers came from Dylan Bertollini, Jacob Calabria, Nicholas Capece and Lucas Thelen. Runs were scored by Thelen, Calabria and Walker.
Quote for the game: Being Positive Improves the Outcome for the Entire Team.
MVP for the night: Lucas Thelen for pitching 4 solid innings and notching a double, 1 RBI and 1 run.