Box Score Elsah, IL
Senior Luke Ball got the start for the Panthers and pitched a solid game earning the victory. After giving up three early runs Luke settled in and pitched three scoreless innings. The Panthers chipped away scoring one run in the second, one run in the fourth, and then took the lead with a two run 5
th inning. The Griffins answered back with three runs in the 6
th inning to retake the lead 6-4. The Panthers exploded for 7 runs in the bottom of the sixth to regain the lead 11-6.
Bryce Murray got the inning started with a walk and then
Hunter Mehring and
Logan McDowell each reached on errors. With one out
Ed Bargmann singled in the first run.
Christian Thomas grounded out driving in the second run of the inning.
Gavin Thomas hit an RBI double.
Spencer Clevenger was hit by a pitch and
Scott Ross singled to load the bases. Freshman
Bryce Murray singled in two runs and then
Logan McDowell reach on an error again scoring the final run of the inning.
Heading into the 7
th inning the Panthers led 11-6 and junior
Gavin Thomas came in relief of Luke Ball. Gavin pitched one inning of relief and was able to work out of trouble in the 7
th. The Griffins answered with two runs to cut the lead to 11-8. The Panthers got the leadoff hitter
Ed Bargmann on and then the game was called due to rain. Offensively, the Panthers were led by freshman
Bryce Murray who finished 3 for 3 with 2 RBI's,
Gavin Thomas who finish 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and two RBI's, freshman
Ed Bargmann who finished 2 for 5 with an RBI, senior
Spencer Clevenger who finish 2 for 2 with 2 stolen bases, and freshman
Logan McDowell who finished with 3 RBI's.
Scott Ross,
Hunter Mehring, and
Connor Coyne each finished with one hit.
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