Roman Romer drove in four runs on two hits to lead Galena Varsity Pirates past Dakota 10-2 on Monday. Roman Romer singled in the second inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the sixth inning, scoring two.
Galena Varsity Pirates won thanks in part to eight runs in the sixth inning. John Heller singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Roman Romer doubled, scoring two runs, Zach Heller singled, scoring one run, Drew Koenigs singled, scoring one run, and Gus Nack grounded out, scoring one run.
Galena Varsity Pirates got on the board in the second inning after Roman Romer singled, scoring two runs.
Owen Hefel earned the win for Galena Varsity Pirates. The righty surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking two. Koehn Lawler took the loss for Dakota. The hurler went five innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out eight and walking none. Jacob Loso pitched one inning of no-run ball for Galena Varsity Pirates in relief. The righty gave up one hit, striking out one and walking none.
Galena Varsity Pirates piled up 10 hits in the game. Drew Koenigs went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Galena Varsity Pirates in hits. Eli Studtmann collected two hits for Galena Varsity Pirates in three at bats. Galena Varsity Pirates were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Mason Smith made the most plays with six.
Aidan Blocker and Avery Bowers were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Dakota. Brayden Larson went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Dakota in hits. Brayden Larson stole two bases.
Next up for Galena Varsity Pirates is a game against West Carroll on Tuesday.
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