Houston Apollos Rally Past Sioux Falls Canaries 10-7

August 18 2021 The Houston Apollos defeated the Sioux Falls Canaries 10-7 after collecting 16 hits at Sioux Falls Stadium. Houston scored three runs in the first inning, then answered Sioux Falls’ three-run second with single runs in the fourth sixth and seventh innings before breaking the game open with four runs in the eighth. The Canaries scored twice in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Hudson Bilodeau led Houston with three hits and three runs, while Yeiler Peguero went 3-for-6 with three RBIs. Blake Berry added a double two walks and two RBIs, and Jared Fry went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Jordan Pontious and Jared Gay also drove in runs for the Apollos.

Sioux Falls received two hits and a double and triple from W. Ulrich, who scored twice. A. Altavilla had three hits, including two doubles, and drove in two runs. The Canaries finished with nine hits and committed three errors, while Houston made two errors.

Alex Merithew earned the win for Houston by allowing three hits and no runs over 3.2 innings, with one walk and five strikeouts. Jake Voss opened for the Apollos and allowed four runs in 1.2 innings, while Keisy Portorreal finished with two innings and allowed two runs. Brady Stover took the loss for Sioux Falls after surrendering one run on four hits in two innings.