Frankfort takes two from Centralia

When the Frankfort boys built a 5-run lead in the fifth inning of their game against Centralia it looked like it was all but over but the Panther boys weren't going to let it go that easily, instead Centralia closed the gap by scoring on a ground out, a double, and a sacrifice fly and despite falling 8-6 in game 1, the Orange and Black proved they weren't going to give up.

Centralia was the first to get on the board in the first when Henry Heideman hit into a double play, but one run scored. Frankfort captured the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the first when Carter Olson singled, scoring two runs, and a passed ball scored another.

Frankfort added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Ty Smith singled to center field, Carter Olson walked, and Peyton Adams grounded out, each scoring one run.

Ty Smith earned the win for Frankfort. Smith allowed four hits and three runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out eight and walking six.

Henry Heideman took the loss for the Panthers. He went six innings, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking four. Wes Anderson collected the save.

Carter Olson and Ty Smith each earned two hits for Frankfort and 2 RBI as well. Wes Anderson, Carter Olson, and Ty Smith each stole multiple bases and the Wildcats stole 11 as a team.

Gradey Becker and Degan Ronnebaum each collected two hits for Centralia with Becker earning a pair of RBI. The catcher went 2-for-2 on the day. Quentin Alderfer led Centralia with three walks and the team had nine walks for the game.

In game 2, Frankfort took down Centralia 16-6. Centralia first got on the board when Henry Heideman hit an RBI double. Frankfort returned fire in the bottom of the first with a single by Carter Olson, and a walk by Gage Wanklyn to make it 2-1.

A sacrifice fly by Degan Ronnebaum gave Centralia the lead, 3-2, in the top of the second. But Frankfort didn't waste time scoring in the bottom of the second inning after Henry Ketter doubled to right, followed by a Peyton Adams single. Add in a run via a wild pitch and the game was turned upside down once again.

Frankfort led in the bottom of the third inning when Ty Smith hit a 2 run double, and Henry Ketter grounded out, scoring another.

The big inning came in the 5th for Frankfort as the Wildcats scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. A 2 RBI single from Trent Hardin, an error, and an Eli Morton hit by pitch allowed the lead to expand. A bases loaded walk by Wes Anderson and a Ty Smith sacrifice fly, earned 2 more and Carter Olson singled giving the Wildcats the 10 run run rule victory at 16-6

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Lane Loiseau earned the win for Frankfort. The starter allowed five hits and six runs (three earned) over 3 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking seven. Ben Haverkamp took the loss for Centralia. The pitcher went 1 2/3, allowing five runs on six hits, striking out four and walking five. Wes Anderson collected the save.