Late Score Costs New York City Comets After Late Charge From Phoenix Vipers

April 17, 2024 vs. Phoenix Vipers

 

Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Vipers was a heartbreaker for the New York City Comets, as they lost the lead late in a 1-0 defeat. In the top of the sixth, when the game was tied at zero, Alex Whitaker grounded out and scored one run.

 

Both teams were strong on the hill. Phoenix Vipers pitchers struck out 10, while New York City Comets sat down nine.

 

Carlos Rosez earned the win for Phoenix Vipers. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking three. Dan Mackey took the loss for the New York City Comets. The hurler went two innings, surrendering one run on two hits, striking out two, and walking none. Billy Taylor led things off on the hill for the New York City Comets. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Roman Woodward earned the save.

 

Seth Howell and Logan Bennett each collected one hit for the New York City Comets.

 

Manuel Quintana and Elliot Kemper each collected two hits for the Phoenix Vipers. Whitaker led the Phoenix Vipers with one run batted in. Phoenix Vipers were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Whitaker had the most chances in the field with 12.

 

Next up for the New York City Comets is a game against the Phoenix Vipers on Thursday.

 

Phoenix Vipers Lose To New York City Comets

April 18, 2024 vs. New York City Comets

 

Phoenix Vipers lost to New York City Comets 5-1 on Thursday.

 

New York City Comets opened the scoring in the sixth after Seth Howell doubled, scoring two runs.

 

The New York City Comets scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh on a home run to center field by Antonio Reyna.

 

Lenny Meddings hit a solo home run to center field in the top of the eighth for the Phoenix Vipers.

 

Rocky Hirsch stepped on the bump first for the Phoenix Vipers. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and two runs over six innings, striking out three and walking two. Julio Ordonez led things off on the mound for the  New York City Comets. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking three.

 

Phoenix Vipers collected nine hits in the game. Davidson Leigh, Meddings, and Darrius Vaughn each collected two hits for Phoenix Vipers. Meddings led the Phoenix Vipers with one run batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-4 on the day.

 

The New York City Comets piled up nine hits in the game. Reyna provided a pop in the middle of the lineup and led the New York City Comets with three runs batted in. The three-hole hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Mike Oak and Lucien Papin each collected two hits for the New York City Comets. The New York City Comets turned two double plays in the game. The New York City Comets were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Reyna had the most chances in the field, with eight.

 

Phoenix Vipers will travel to New York City Comets for their next game on Friday.

 

Phoenix Vipers Lose To New York City Comets

April 19, 2024 vs. New York City Comets

 

The Phoenix Vipers could not keep pace with the New York City Comets, 5-1, on Friday.

 

The New York City Comets opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to three singles. The New York City Comets first got on the board when Tim Gibson singled, scoring one run.

 

The New York City Comets scored one run in the bottom of the seventh on a solo home run to center field by Teddy Calhoun.

 

Jasper Faulk hit a solo home run to right field in the bottom of the eighth for the New York City Comets.

 

The Phoenix Vipers scored one run in the top of the ninth on a solo home run to center field by Lenny Meddings.

 

Harvey Stratton started on the mound for the Phoenix Vipers. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings, striking out six and walking two. Neil Sydenham started on the hill for the New York City Comets. The starter surrendered four hits and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out two and walking none.

 

Meddings led the Phoenix Vipers with one run batted in. The three-hole hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Sammy Larkin went 3-for-3 at the plate.

 

New York City Comets tallied nine hits in the game. Calhoun, Jeff Moser, and Logan Bennett each collected two hits for the New York City Comets. Seth Howell, Calhoun, Moser, Gibson, and Faulk each drove in one run for the New York City Comets. The New York City Comets turned two double plays in the game. The New York City Comets were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. 

 

Calhoun made the most plays with nine.

 

Phoenix Vipers play at home on Saturday against the San Diego Makos.

 

 

SERIES MVP

Teddy Calhoun of the New York City Comets is the clear choice for Series MVP following a commanding performance across the three-game set against the Phoenix Vipers. Calhoun delivered when it mattered most, punctuating the series with a decisive home run and multi-hit effort in the finale, helping secure the Comets’ series victory. His ability to produce power, generate runs, and rise in the highest-leverage moments set him apart from the field. While several players contributed strong performances, none matched Calhoun’s combination of consistency and clutch impact in the games that ultimately determined the outcome.