In what's become a running theme this season, Loogootee gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They blew past the Orleans Bulldogs 16-5. That's more bragging rights for Loogootee, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Koen Waggner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Waggner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Waggner was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Drew Walker was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Luke Lengacher, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
On Orleans' side, Troy Dille made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Loogootee's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-10. As for Orleans, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-16.
Loogootee will head out on the road to challenge Linton-Stockton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Linton-Stockton will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Loogootee surely won't give up without a fight. As for Orleans, they will be playing at home against Paoli at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Paoli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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