Both Varsity and JV Baseball pick up wins tonight at West Carroll!
The Galena Varsity Pirates won big over the West Carroll Varsity Thunder, 24-5, on Thursday.
Galena Varsity Pirates jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Eli Studtmann grounded out, scoring one run, Mason Smith doubled, scoring two runs, Jaycob Benson singled, scoring three runs, and Eli Studtmann doubled, scoring two runs.
Galena Varsity Pirates scored 10 runs on seven hits in the top of the third inning. Eli Studtmann singled, scoring one run, Gus Nack singled, scoring one run, Drew Koenigs singled, scoring one run, Jacob Loso singled, scoring one run, Mason Smith was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Roman Romer doubled, scoring three runs, Owen Hefel hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Brycen Sincock hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.
Galena Varsity Pirates scored six runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Drew Sullivan tripled, scoring three runs; an error scored two runs, and Jacob Loso singled, scoring one run.
Jacob Loso earned the win for the Galena Varsity Pirates. The starter gave up three hits and five runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking three. Colten McCartney collected the save.
Galena Varsity Pirates collected 14 hits in the game. Jacob Loso, Owen Hefel, Eli Studtmann, and Jaycob Benson each collected two hits for the Galena Varsity Pirates. Eli Studtmann led the Galena Varsity Pirates with four runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Galena Varsity Pirates had patience at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Colten McCartney and Roman Romer led the team with two bases on balls each.
Next up for the Galena Varsity Pirates is a game at East Dubuque on Monday.
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Belken’s Big Day Propels Galena Junior Varsity Pirates Past West Carroll Junior Varsity Thunder
Dillon Belken collected three hits in three at-bats, as Galena Junior Varsity Pirates defeated West Carroll Junior Varsity Thunder 14-3 on Thursday. Dillon Belken singled in the first inning, singled in the second, and doubled in the third.
Galena Junior Varsity Pirates scored eight runs in the second inning on the way to victory. Landen Lange singled, scoring two runs; Dillon Belken singled, scoring one run; Brycen Sincock singled, scoring two runs. An error scored one run; Landon Green induced Graham Miller to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored, and Brant Romer drew a walk, scoring one run.
Galena Junior Varsity Pirates got on the board in the top of the first inning after Owen Berning doubled, Dillon Belken singled down the left field line, and Joseph Hartley singled to left field, each scoring one run.
Galena Junior Varsity Pirates added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Issac Werner singled down the right field line, Paul Sheets walked, and Aiden Kurt was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.
Dillon Belken earned the win for the Galena Junior Varsity Pirates. The hurler surrendered three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out four and walking two. Landon Green took the loss for West Carroll Junior Varsity Thunder. The starter went one and two-thirds innings, allowing 11 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits, striking out none and walking one.
Galena Junior Varsity Pirates piled up 13 hits in the game. Issac Werner and Owen Berning each collected multiple hits for the Galena Junior Varsity Pirates. Galena Junior Varsity Pirates stole four bases in the game.
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