Americans Surrender Lead in Seventh, Lose Sixth Straight

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario — After carrying a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh, the

Niagara Falls Americans allowed five runs over the last two innings, falling 6-2 to the Niagara

Ironbacks on Monday at George Taylor Field.

Following a scoreless first frame, Adam Weiss and Thomas Marcotte hit back-to-back doubles in

the top of the second to draw first blood and give the Americans a 1-0 lead.

In the top of the fourth, Dominick Zangardi led off with a triple down the right field line, and

Matthew Ganschow brought him home with a sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.

This was the first time since June 17—also against the Ironbacks—that the Americans recorded

three or more extra-base hits in a game.

The Ironbacks scored their first run in the bottom of the sixth on a two-out double to right field,

cutting the Americans’ lead in half.

Niagara then got a runner on base in the next inning, prompting the Americans to make a

pitching change.

Tyler Foxcroft made his first start and second appearance of the season on the mound, while

Porter Slattery came out of the bullpen, making a team high eleventh appearance this year.

Entering with two outs, Slattery gave up three runs on three hits and two walks in the inning—

two were charged to him and one to Foxcroft—as the Ironbacks took a 4-2 lead.

Foxcroft pitched six and two-thirds innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits with five walks

and one strikeout.

The Americans were unable to score any more runs, while the Ironbacks tacked on two insurance

runs in the eighth.

Slattery was credited with the loss, moving his record to 0-2 on the season.

Adam Weiss finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and is now batting .400 in July. Thomas Marcotte

and Matthew Ganschow each went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

The Americans have now lost six games in a row, and fell to 9-18, while the Ironbacks have won

their last two and improved to 12-14-1. The season series between the two teams is now tied at

three games apiece.

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The Americans will take on the Niagara Ironbacks again tomorrow night at Sal Maglie Stadium.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and fans who brings pet food to the ballpark will receive

free admission.

By: Tom Rook

July 6, 2026