Falcons drop 2017 home opener
The Falcons hosted Butte College on Monday evening for the 2017 home opener at Falcon Field, but the Roadrunners spoiled the fun as they battered the FLC pitching staff, 14-4. Even the potent Falcon offense sputtered in this one as they managed just seven hits, five of them singles, while striking out 12 times. On the positive side, hot-hitting freshman right fielder Carson McCusker added two more doubles as he maintained his .500 batting average through three games. With 18 total bases in 16 at bats, he's sporting a ridiculous 1.625 OPS (on-base plus slugging). Catcher Mason Allen also had two singles to raise his batting average to .462.
With rain forecasted for later this week, the Falcons have adjusted this week's schedule and will face DeAnza College today (Wednesday 2/1) in a home doubleheader with game times scheduled for 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm.
