Phillips saves Aurora Post 42 in home opener

Pinnacle Bank Seniors hang on in 7th for 8-7 victory

Aurora’s Chase Phillips points toward catcher Dylan Dubas after throwing out a baserunner at second base during an 8-7 win over Central City in the Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ home opener last week.
Aurora’s Chase Phillips points toward catcher Dylan Dubas after throwing out a baserunner at second base during an 8-7 win over Central City in the Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ home opener last week.

On more than one occasion, Chase Phillips clutched up for his teammates in the biggest spots. Phillips recorded the go-ahead RBIs while also saving the game on the mound, lifting the Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors to an 8-7 win over Central City in its home opener May 24. With that win, Aurora’s early season success continued, its record 2-0 through the first week of the season.   The g…