Orleans is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-5 to the Loogootee Lions on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Orleans of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Troy Dille was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
On Loogootee's side, Koen Waggner made a big impact no matter where he played. 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 on the mound: 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, the team relied heavily on Drew Walker, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-5. Isaac Waggner was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Orleans' defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Loogootee, they pushed their record up to 9-10 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Orleans will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Paoli at 5:00 p.m. Paoli is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Loogootee, they will head out on the road to take on Linton-Stockton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Linton-Stockton will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Loogootee surely won't give up without a fight.
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