Split Story: Cyclones start season 1-1

The Cyclones got off to a great start in their first game of the season, with a thrilling 3-1 victory behind the strong pitching of John Homenuk. The same was not true for the second game of the doubleheader, which featured a 10 run loss for the Cyclones behind three errors and a weak offensive performance where the offense mustered only 1 run.

The first game of the season was a 1-1 pitchers duel into the 7th inning, when the Cyclones were able to piece together a rally. With the help of a walk and two bunts, they pushed across the go ahead run. Another run scored on a wild pitch, which suddenly had the Cyclones leading 3-1. Starter John Homenuk was able to finish the game that he had started beyond that point, going the complete 7 innings and giving up 3 hits behind a well-played defensive game which featured two double plays. Homenuk recorded his first win of the season and did not allow an earned run. The lone run scored on an error in the fourth inning.

Game 2 was a lost cause from the get-go as the Cyclones were outplayed and outmatched. Several errors and weak offense led to a ten point defecit by the fifth inning--and the Cyclones were humbled thereafter.

The team rejoins this Sunday for two games, where they will look to push their record above .500 on the second week of the season.