Great Bend had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Russell Broncos a 17-0 shutout on Thursday.
Hunter Herrman made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Herrman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Owen Kaiser was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Carson Umphres, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Great Bend will take on Pratt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Russell, they will be playing at home against Colby on Tuesday.
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