UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-5) used a dominant performance on the mound and a four-run fifth inning to defeat the Utica Unicorns (8-7), 5-1, on Thursday night at UWM Field.
After four scoreless innings, the Beavers broke through in the bottom of the fifth. With runners on base, Matt Piotrowski delivered the biggest swing of the night, launching a three-run home run to put the Beavers in front. Piotrowski finished 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs, leading the Beavers’ offense.
The Beavers collected nine hits in the victory, with Tommy Barth and David Coppedge each recording two-hit performances. Barth also stole two bases, while Coppedge added a double.
On the mound, Blake Johnson was outstanding. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out seven to earn the win. Birmingham’s bullpen combined to limit the Unicorns to just one run over the final three innings.
The Unicorns managed only two hits all game and struck out 10 times. Their lone run came in the seventh inning, but the Beavers answered with an insurance run in the eighth to seal the victory.
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