06/04/2026
Last night, the Rivals scored their second win of the season against the Kindle Outlaws by a score of 11-1 in 5 innings.
Evan Stranko struck out the first 7 batters. Then Heath Betza and Henry Salvo relieved to combine for a no-hitter! The first no-hitter in Erie Rivals history. They struck out 11 of 16 batters and only allowed 2 base runners.
Josh Merchbaker, Logan Wells, and Nate Doutt all had doubles. Doutt reached base 4 times with 3 walks and 1 hit. The Rivals totaled 9 hits and 9 walks in the mercy rule performance.
Player of the Game:
Evan Stranko (3 IP, 0 H, 8 K’s, 13 swing and misses on 15 swings)
The Rivals (2-1) next game is this Sunday (6/7) at 1:00 pm against the Braendel Services Outlaws at Ainsworth Field.