Benny Probst

‘28 RHP/SS Cole Meisch (IL) Tossed a CG + picked up the W in the championship w/ 6 K, 0 BB, and 3 ER. Three pitch mix FB T80 sat 77-78 + flashed ASR, CH 74-75 + SL 69-71. Pounded the zone w/ 70% strikes. Long stride + good extension. #MineWS @KCPhantoms @PG_Illinois

‘28 SS/RHP Liam Malley (IL) tosses a 1-hit CG shutout. 7 K, 2 BB and just 79 pitches over 7 innings. The big low 60s CB proved highly effective, getting chases and freezing hitters. #MineWS @KCPhantoms

‘28 SS/RHP Liam Malley (IL) works the count full w/ 2 outs and puts @KCPhantoms on the board w/ an RBI 1B up the middle. Creates quality stretch and gets into a good position at contact. #MineWS @PG_Illinois

‘28 CF Aaron Rhodes (IL) comes through w/ a 2-out LD 1B to CF to score 2. Impressive athlete, simple operation at the plate w/ limited excess movement. #MineWS @KCPhantoms @PG_Illinois

‘28 SS Liam Malley (IL) flashes the leather, working to his left to make the sliding stop before throwing off a knee to record the out at first. Shows off the range and body control at SS. #MineWS @KCPhantoms

‘28 RHP William Smrz (IL) struck out 7 over 5.1 IP and took a no-hitter into the 5th. Tall, physical presence on the mound at 6’6” 210 lbs. FB T84 w/ a high 60s breaking ball w/ sweeping action and a CH that got rollovers. #MineWS @KCPhantoms @PG_Illinois

‘28 OF Zack Saling (IL) hammers third triple in the LC gap for his 2nd of the day. Good feel for the barrel & looks to do damage w/ each swing. #MineWS @PG_Illinois @KCPhantoms

‘28 3B Ryne Lorenz (IL) barrels up this pitch backside for a knock. Good strength to the frame. #MineWS @PG_Illinois @KCPhantoms

‘28 1B Brody Jones (IL) shoots this single UTM. Compact swing that works uphill. #MineWS @PG_Illinois @KCPhantoms

‘28 RHP Cole Meisch (IL) was dialed in relief. FB peaked @ 81 but induced whiffs w/ both the FB & SL/CB combo (mid 6s). Pounded the zone for 7 Ks in 3.3 innings. #MineWS @PG_Illinois @KCPhantoms