The Rhein Rockets are leading a charmed life as the Richardson Pioneer Men’s Fastball League playoffs get under way.
The Rockets were in Wadena Monday to face the Rosebud Royals and found themselves down 6-1 going to the final inning of play. But the Rocket bats hit hyper-drive and they plated six runs for a 7-4 win.
Veteran Terry Peppler pitched the win for Rhein.
Terry Peppler was back in the pitching circle to start game two of the best-of-three series Wednesday evening in Rhein, but would not complete the game as Brett Peppler was used in relief late.
The Royals looked to have the game in hand headed to the home half of the seventh, up 6-2.
But again things went the Rockets way in their final at-bat.
A two-run homer by Dave Renkas would tie the score and the winning run would come in from third on a wild pitch later in the frame to complete the comeback and a series sweep.
The Rockets now await the completion of other league series to determine who they will face in the second round.
