Orion never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against West Prairie on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Cyclones. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Chargers' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Max Larson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Larson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Maddux Anderson was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Ethan Hamerlinck was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Orion's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Orion will square off against Metamora at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for West Prairie, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monmouth United at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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