Bollingberg collects first amateur hits as Hounds roll past Heat
Published 11:20 pm Friday, July 10, 2015
The Greyhounds’ Tyler Leopold reaches out for a single against the Hayfield Heat Friday night at Marcusen Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Daniel Bollingberg didn’t just get his first hit as an Austin Greyhound, he played a big role in Austin’s 9-3 win over the Hayfield Heat in Marcusen Park Friday night.
Bollingberg, who is in his first year with the Hounds, was hitless before Friday’s game but he went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI to ignite Austin’s offense from the No. 7 spot in the lineup.
The Hounds shortstop Henry Fleek turns to throw after snagging a groundball behind second base against the Hayfield Heat Friday night at Marcusen Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
“It was nice to get that [first hit] out of the way and any time I can hit with a wood bat, that’s a good sign,” Bollingberg said. “Hopefully I can start hitting better for the [Post 91] Legion team too.”
The Hounds (9-4 overall) took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Tyler Leopold knocked in a run and Austin added two more runs on a Hayfield error. The Heat (8-7 overall) tied the game up at 3-3 when Charlie Hinsch and Travis Kauffman had RBIs in the third inning.
The Hounds took a 6-3 lead in the sixth when Alex Ciola doubled in a run and Jeremy Evans had an RBI single.
Bollingberg said he has enjoyed his time with the Hounds this summer.
“It’s fun playing with the older and more experienced guys,” he said. “They give you a lot of pointers and help you out. They really make you a better baseball player. They’ve all been great guys and they’ve helped me out whenever they can.”
Heat 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 3 6 2
Hounds 3 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 X — 9 13 2
Hounds pitching: Weston Hansen (W) 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 K, 4 HBP; Steven Clennon, 2 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 0 R, 1 K; Zach Schara, 1 IP, 0 R, 3 K
Hounds hitting: Jeremy Evans, 1-for-5, RBI; Dylan Gasner, 1-for-3, 2 SB, BB, R; Henry Fleek, 1-for-3; Tyler Leopold, 2-for-4, R, SB; John Frein, 1-for-4, 2 RBIs, R, SB; Gabe Kasak, 1-for-4, R; Daniel Bollingberg, 3-for-4, 2 doubles, RBI, R; Alex Ciola, 1-for-4, double, RBI
Heat pitching: Jordan Bale (L) 6 IP, 11 H, 1 BB, 8 R, 5 ER, 1 K; Adam Fjerstad, 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER
The Hayfield Heat’s Tyler Krekling jumps back into first on a pick-off attempt against the Greyhounds Friday night at Marcusen Park. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Heat hitting: Tyler Krekling, 1-for-4, HBP; Cam Rutledge, 1-for-3, R, BB, HBP; Sam Hinsch, 1-for-4, R; Drew Streightiff, 0-for-3, BB, HBP; Charlie Hinsch, 1-for-5, RBI, R; Bale, 0-for-4; Travis Kauffman, 1-for-3, RBI, HBP; Adam Fjerstad, 1-for-3, BB; Nick Thompson, 0-for-2, 2 BBs
