Monday, April 23, 2007 12:13 AM CDT
Neoga splits doubleheader
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
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NEOGA – In a doubleheader between two different teams Neoga earned a split Saturday, falling to Flora 11-8 in the first game, but nipping Cumberland 6-5 in the second game.
Neoga led in the first game 5-4, but the Wolves scored four runs in the fourth and went on to win by three, banging out 18 hits.
David Massengill had three runs batted in, while Wes Letizia had two in the loss.
In the second game between two area teams, Neoga scored three runs in the last of the seventh for a come-from-behind win. Jared Massengill walked and his brother, David smacked a two-run homer to tie the game. Letizia followed with a double and after an intentional walk and one out Austin Robinson singled up the middle, scoring Letizia with the game-winner.
Cumberland had taken the lead 4-0 in the second with the help of a three-run homer by Kye Butler. Austin Smith hit a solo home run also.
“We played another good game, but we have to learn to shut the door,” said Cumberland coach Jim Miller. “Experienced teams know how to finish. We’re taking care of the baseball better, pitching is improving, and hitting needs to be more consistent.
Neoga, 8-3, is to travel to Windsor for a 4: 30 p.m. game today, while Cumberland is to travel to Bridgeport to face Red Hill in a Little Illini Conference game.
Game one
Flora 040 401 2 —11-18-0
Neoga 203 100 2 —8-11-4
Losing pitcher: Brock Barnick (0-1) 4 innings, 12 hits, 7 runs, 5 earned, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts; Starter: Wes Letizia 3 innings, 6 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts
NEOGA: Jared Massengill single, double, RBI; David Massengill, home run, 3 RBIs; Wes Letizia home run, 2 RBIs; Shay Albert 3 singles; Austin Robinson 2 singles, double, RBI; Alex Walk single, RBI
Game two
Cumberland 040 100 0—5-6-1
Neoga 001 002 3 —6-12-0
Winning pitcher: David Myers (1-0) 3 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts; Starter: Alex Walk 4 innings, 6 hits, 5 run, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts
Losing pitcher: Michael Nelson 1 1/3 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 walk; Starter: Kenny Flood 5 1/3 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts
CUMBERLAND: Jeremy Jansen 1-for-2; Garrett Warner 1-for-3, double; Kye Butler 2-for-3, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs; Austin Smith 1-for-3, home run, RBI; Ben Sherrick 1-for-3
NEOGA: Jared Massengill 3 singles; David Massengill single, home run, 2 RBIs; Letizia single, double, RBI; Albert 2 singles, RBI; Austin Robinson 2 singles, 2 RBIs; Tyler Szatkowski single
Sullivan beats Villa Grove
VILLA GROVE – Sullivan trailed Villa Grove 6-4 after five innings of the non-conference game, when the Redskins scored five runs in the sixth to lead 10-6 and they went on to win 10-8.
Tyler Frerichs was 2-for-3 with a RBI, while Dru Daily and Mitchell Hemrich drove in two runs each.
Sullivan, 5-8, is to play host to Shelbyville at 4:30 p.m. today in an Okaw Valley Conference game.
Sullivan 001 305 0 —10-12-3
Villa Grove 011 041 1 —8-16-3
Winning pitcher: Tyler Frerichs 7 innings, 16 hits, 8 runs, 4 walks, 8 strikeouts
SULLIVAN: Frerichs 2-for-3, RBI; Dru Daily 2-for-4, 2 RBIs; Mitchell Hemrich 2-for-3, 2 RBIs
Tri-County falls twice
KANSAS – Tri-County dropped two non-conference games Saturday, falling 13-2 and 18-11 to Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman.
Cody Meyer and Justin Massie hit home runs in the second game.
Tri-County, 4-12, is to play host to Okaw Valley at 4:30 p.m. today in a Little Okaw Valley Conference game.
Game one
Georgetown 330 313 —13-14-0
Tri-County 020 000 —-2-3-5
Losing pitcher: Curtis Washburn; reliever: Jeremy Hudson
Game two
Georgetown 202 054 5 —18-11-4
Tri-County 002 003 6 —11-8-4
Losing pitcher: Justin Massie
TRI-COUNTY: Cody Meyer home run; Justin Massie home run
Casey falls to Effingham
CASEY – Effingham scored in the first five innings, including four in the fourth to take a 9-3 lead on Casey-Westfield Friday in a non-conference game. Casey lost the game 13-4.
Brennan Ragon was 2-for-3 with a home run and a run batted in, while Logan Lakins was 2-for-3.
Effingham 212 420 2 —13-10
Casey-Westfield 012 100 0 —4-5
Sullivan falls short
MONTICELLO – In an Okaw Valley Conference game Friday, Sullivan trailed 12-5 after five innings against Monticello. The Redskins scored five in the sixth, but the Sage tacked on what turned out to be the game-winner in a 13-12 loss.
Bryce Weaver was 2-for-3, while Kalen Whitney was 2-for-4 for Sullivan.
Sullivan 112 105 2 —12-8-2
Monticello 401 251 x —13-10-2
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