GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Greeneville Flyboys secured another hard-fought win in their series opener versus the Kingsport Axmen on Tuesday, scoring five unanswered runs to tie the game, 5-5, in the bottom of the seventh inning and winning the tiebreaker. Tuesday’s game was supposed to be the first game of a doubleheader and was therefore a seven-inning game, but the second game of the twin bill was postponed due to inclement weather.
The Flyboys (10-5) fell behind early when Kingsport (9-7) scored five times in the first four innings versus Greeneville starter Kellan Klosterman (4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K). Left fielder Colin Larson (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R) led off the game with an opposite-field home run, and the Axmen scored four unearned runs in the fourth inning to take a 5-0 lead. Greeneville responded to Kingsport’s big fourth inning with a three-run home run from left fielder Layne Akers (2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R), his first homer of the season.
With Kingsport still ahead, 5-3, after four innings, Flyboys relievers Evan Kay (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K) and Garrett Mackowiak (1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K) held Kingsport at bay and set the table for a late Greeneville rally. The Flyboys pulled to within one run with a sixth-inning RBI single from right fielder TJ Adams (1-for-3, RBI) and tied the game in the seventh with a sacrifice fly from shortstop Tyler Inge (1-for-3, RBI).
The Flyboys stranded the winning run on third base, sending the game to a tiebreaker. Greeneville manager Jack Wilson chose to play defense, calling on right-hander Emery Dawkins to get the final three outs. Dawkins answered the call, retiring the side in order to seal the Flyboys' victory.
Next up
The Flyboys conclude their series versus Kingsport with a doubleheader beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. All first responders will receive a complimentary ticket with valid ID. Fans can purchase tickets at flyboysbaseball.com or by calling the Flyboys ticket office at (423) 609-7400. In the event of inclement weather, please stay tuned to @GFlyBoys on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates.
