The Muckdogs scored their first six runs on four hits, three walks and a hit batter. The key hits were a two-run double by Anthony Greco in the first inning and a two-run single by Cooper Romich in the second inning.

Jamestown got on the board in the second inning with a Nigel Sebastianelli (Niagara County Community College) RBI single to score Steven Scarfone. In the third, Bobby Stang (University of Dayton) singled and later scored on an RBI single by Shaniel Maldonado (Mercer CC).

But the Tarp Skunks’ offense ran dry from there and Sam Hough (Bates College) suffered the loss. The right-hander went 3 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out two.

Batavia added four runs in the fifth off Griffin White (Wagner College) and three more in the sixth off Austin Kalsek (Grand Canyon University).

Muckdogs’ Travis Hammond dives past Jamestown’s Nigel Sebastianelli for a stolen base. Times Observer Photo by Matt Spielman

Jamestown totaled four hits with Eli Harpalani (Catawba Valley CC) adding a third-inning single.

The Muckdogs pounded out 13 hits with Greco’s double being their lone extra-base hit.

The Tarp Skunks (9-10) return to action Saturday at home against Auburn. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m.