Jamestown Post 14 American Legion Baseball Team Triumphs Over Casselton

Jamestown Post 14 American Legion Baseball Team Triumphs Over Casselton

The Jamestown Post 14 American Legion baseball team played a doubleheader against Casselton on Monday, emerging victorious in the first game. The Eagles secured a 5-4 win over Casselton, improving their overall record to 4-3.

Game Summary

  • Early Lead:

    • Casselton took an early lead after Post 14 pitcher Edison Walters induced a fielder’s choice in the top of the first inning.
    • One run scored, followed by a single that added two more runs, giving Casselton a 3-0 lead.
  • Tying the Game:

    • In the bottom of the second, Perkins and Jaxon Kolpin helped tie the game:
      • Perkins singled on a line drive to center field, sending Kale Verke home, making it 3-1.
      • Perkins then scored on a steal home, and Thomas Newman scored off Bennett Goehner’s ground out.
  • Back and Forth:

    • Casselton regained its lead with a double in the top of the fifth.
    • Kolpin tied the game again by reaching base safely due to a passed ball, making it 4-4 going into the final frames.
  • Pitching Performance:

    • Walters pitched seven innings for Post 14, allowing seven hits and four runs, while retiring five batters and walking two.

Other Game Results

In other action from Monday night’s games:

  • Jamestown’s B team lost both games against Valley City.
  • The Jamestown C team won both games against Valley City.
  • The Jamestown D team won both games against Valley City.
  • The Jamestown E team lost one game but won one against Valley City.

The results bring Post 14’s overall record to 4-3, while they are now 2-1 at home this season.

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