Drew Koenigs drove in five runs on four hits to lead Galena Varsity Pirates past Durand/Pecatonica 21-1 on Monday. Drew Koenigs singled in the second scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, singled in the third scoring one, and doubled in the fourth scoring one.
Galena Varsity Pirates jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Jacob Loso doubled, scoring two runs, Colten McCartney drew a walk, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, an error scored one run, Drew Koenigs singled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run.
Galena Varsity Pirates extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Eli Studtmann and Drew Koenigs.
Galena Varsity Pirates added four more runs in the top of the third inning on three hits. Colten McCartney homered to center field, scoring two runs, Gus Nack hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Drew Koenigs singled, scoring one run.
Galena Varsity Pirates scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Jaycob Benson singled, scoring one run, Lucas Johnson induced Owen Berning to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, an error scored one run, an error scored one run, and Drew Koenigs doubled, scoring one run.
Eli Studtmann earned the win for Galena Varsity Pirates. The righty surrendered four hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking three. Brayden Cox took the loss for Durand/Pecatonica. The starting pitcher went one and two-thirds innings, surrendering 12 runs (six earned) on five hits, striking out two and walking six.
Galena Varsity Pirates tallied 12 hits in the game. Galena Varsity Pirates had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Owen Hefel, Eli Studtmann, and Jaycob Benson led the team with two free passes each. Brant Romer stole two bases. Galena Varsity Pirates ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game. Galena Varsity Pirates turned two double plays in the game.
Hayden Lange, Cooper Hamilton, Chase Stender, and Brayden Cox each collected one hit for Durand/Pecatonica.
