Phantoms on hand for Trojans great Shantz’s annual visit to Pottstown
ning en route to a 4-2 win.
Shantz, a 1943 Pottstown High School graduate, also delivered the ceremonial first pitch from the mound prior to the contest.
The diminutive Shantz won 119 games during his MLB career. Also a demon in fielding his position, the left-hander was an
eight-time Gold Glove Award recipient. Shantz made three All-Star Game appearances in 1951, 1952 and 1957.
Shantz was a member of the 1958World Series champion New York Yankees.
Following his retirement, Shantz came back home to Pennsylvania but settled mostly in Bucks County. He operated bowling alleys in Chalfont for years. He also owned an ice cream business in New Britain.
“It’s nice to see Bobby come back again,” said current Pottstown head coach Jeff Evans. “Obviously, for what he did as a big league pitcher. He is 92 years old, but he was running around. He went out there and was able to throw right-handed.”
Phoenixville’s Zach Masalski pitched six innings for the win, giving up threats and two unearned runs with five strikeouts and one walk. Luke Bagley hurled an inning of relief for the save, allowing one hit and one walk.
Pottstown’s Chris Stone pitched six innings and yielded seven hits and four earned runs with one strikeout and one walk. Timmy Dobbs pitched an inning of relief with one strikeout.
Phantom catcher Nick Opalkowski finished 3-for-4 with a double. Freshman Brandon Fink ripped a two-run double to give the Phantoms the lead in the sixth. Fink also scored one run. Freshman Will Trianosky had one RBI, one run and one walk. Brown, Kyle Bennick (run) and Masalski also had hits for the Phantoms.
Ron Fausnaught and Nate Camacho (sacrifice) scored runs for the Trojans. Jake Eagle, Josh Gery, Jimmy O’Donnell and Dalton Mullen had hits for Pottstown.