RHEIN - The Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League playoffs were in full swing in Rhein Monday as the first place Rockets hosted Wynyard.
The game was the first of a best-of-three series with the Blues.
The Rockets who went 8-0 through the regular season continued their winning ways as ageless hurler Terry Peppler threw a complete game shut out.
It looked to be a pitchers’ duel until the bottom of the third inning when Rhein broke through for five runs off Wynyard starter Mike Jordan.
Rockets catcher Rhett Reeve had the big hit of the third inning with a two-run home run.
The Rockets would add one more run in the fifth inning for the 6-0 win. The run came via a solo home run by Evan Neibrandt.
Game two will be in Wynyard next week, the date to be determined. A game three if necessary will be in Rhein.
