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Paints Sweep DH at Johnstown, Win Streak At Nine

Paints Sweep DH at Johnstown, Win Streak At Nine

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by CohenOrthopedic, ran their win streak to nine with a doubleheader sweep of the Mill Rats in Johnstown Thursday night at Sargent's Stadium at the Point, winning 9-5 and 7-6.

In game one, Tim Orr went 2-3 with three RBIs while Sean Kolenich hit his third home run of the season and drove in two. Victor Figueroa and Brayden White each drove in a run as well.

Will Rettig (3-1) started and got the win for Chillicothe, allowing three earned runs on seven hits while walking five and striking out three over five innings. Jackson Bergman earned the save, allowing a run on one hit and striking out three over the final two innings.

In game two, Orr again led the way for the Paints in terms of driving in runs with four RBIs on three hits, including a pair of doubles. Tyler Shaneyfelt, Cole Kwiatkowski and Cameron Bowen each drove in a run as well.

Tyler Mendez started for the Paints, allowing three runs on six hits while walking one and striking out two over three innings. Bryson Brown (4-0) got the win in relief after giving up three runs on six hits, walking two and striking out two over two innings. AJ Clegg worked a scoreless sixth innings, allowing one hit and striking out one. Cole Pauley earned his fourth save of the season, starting a strike-'em-out-throw-'em-out double play to end the ballgame. 

The Paints return home to VA Memorial Stadium Friday for four games over three days. Friday and Saturday's games are set for 7:05 p.m. starts against the REX, while Sunday's double header against Champion City will start at 6:05 p.m.