KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Just hours after being named to the Appalachian League All Star team, Kingsport right-handed pitcher Ricky Reeth took to the mound for another start for Kingsport.
Reeth had some of his best stuff going, as did his fellow relievers, Will Shelton and Nick Bruno. Together, the trio combined to allow just three hits and two walks while striking out nine as the Axmen blanked the Bristol State Liners, 3-0, on Wednesday.
Kingsport (18-20) scored first in the contest, as Mayes White hit a single to bring home Andrew Citron. The Axmen then extended their lead in the second as Kyle Booker knocked a single to bring home Corbin Shaw.
Kingsport tacked on the final run in the fourth after a pair of Bristol fielding errors allowed Citron to score again. Citron, who was celebrating his 20th birthday, went 2-for-4 in the win.
Mayes White had two singles and stole a pair of bases throughout the night. Kyle Booker also had a hit and reached all three times at the plate.
Kingsport tagged Bristol starter and 2023 Appalachian League All-Star selection Brandon Decker for seven hits and three runs (two earned), handing him his first loss of the season.
For Kingsport, Reeth evened his pitching record at 2-2 on the season with the win while Bruno earned his first save.
The Axmen are back in action Thursday as they welcome the Pulaski River Turtles to town for a two-game set. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
