Blackbirds fall to Red Sox in MSBL opener

38-and-over Tucson MSBL

The Mountain Red Sox hitters had their share of dingers and opposite field hits last night at Reid Park and held off the Mountain Blackbirds to win the Tucson MSBL opener, 11-6. The Blackbirds jumped out to an early lead, but the Red Sox came back with key hits in the middle innings and escaped with a victory. The Blackbirds loaded the bases in the top of the eighth inning, but were able to score just one run.

Sean Flynn (3 for 4 and four runs batted in) and Tom Bolen (2 for 3 and a walk) led the Blackbirds offensively, combining for five of the Blackbirds' 12 hits. Hector Iglecias collected three singles in four trips to the plate, while Mike Price legged out two infield hits, but it wasn't quite enough as the Blackbirds are now 0-1, heading into next week's clash with the Phillies.

Price watch: As for the old timer, I went 0-4 and  scored a run. I was also spiked in the second inning and got a nasty cut or two on my right leg and re-injured a nagging, fractured bone spur in my right heel. Not exactly the start I was looking for.