North Central Alberta Baseball League

Recap

Westlock Red Lions Impressive In Win Against Legal Primeaus

By GameChanger Media

Westlock Red Lions easily dispatched Legal Primeaus on Tuesday at Keller Field, 10-3.

Westlock Red Lions jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Leyton Sharrun doubled, scoring two runs, and one run scored on a dropped third strike.

Kyle Lawrence earned the win for Westlock Red Lions. The hurler allowed zero hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking two. Eric Pankiw took the loss for Legal Primeaus. The pitcher went two innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on seven hits, striking out three and walking none. Jackson Berube stepped on the bump first for Legal Primeaus. The starter surrendered three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out four and walking six. Corson Hanlan pitched two innings of scoreless ball for Westlock Red Lions in relief. The righty surrendered zero hits, striking out two and walking three.

Westlock Red Lions amassed 11 hits in the game. Derek Lofstrand, Nathan Brown, and Allen Borle each collected two hits for Westlock Red Lions. Lofstrand went 2-for-2 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Westlock Red Lions had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. Lofstrand and Brown led the team with two bases on balls each. Westlock Red Lions turned one double play in the game.

Brody Hudec and Tye Walsh were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Legal Primeaus. Addison Michaluk and Craig Fagnan each collected one hit for Legal Primeaus. Hunter Sowers paced Legal Primeaus with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Berube stole three bases.

Westlock Red Lions play at home on Tuesday against Parkland Twins in their next game.