Kingfish Offense Scores Six in the Sixth and Sweeps Kokomo
July 1, 2021 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Kenosha Kingfish News Release
Kokomo, Ind. - The Kenosha Kingfish (17-13) defeated the Kokomo Jackrabbits (18-14) 12-6 at Kokomo Municipal Stadium on Thursday, July 1st.
Looking to take the sweep, Kenosha's offense started out hot when Justin Janas (Illinois) singled to score McKay Barney (Washington). A few batters later, Vince Bianchina (Northwestern) singled, scoring Cam Redding (Saint Louis) to give the Kingfish the early 2-0 lead.
In the top of the third, Bianchina got his second RBI of the night, scoring Janas on a fielder's choice. Later in the frame, Bianchina scored on a wild pitch to double the lead to 4-0.
In the bottom of the third, Kokomo put up five runs off of Ethan Peters (Loras) to take the temporary lead. However, in the top of the fourth, Kenosha took it back when Casey O'Laughlin (Azusa Pacific) singled, scoring Redding and Janas to take a 6-5 lead.
In the sixth inning, the Kingfish bats doubled their lead starting with an O'Laughlin bases clearing 3-RBI triple. Dustin Crenshaw (Grand Canyon) scored on a wild pitch. A few batters later, Mitch Jebb (Michigan State) got the second triple of the inning scoring two more runs to put the Kingfish up 12-5. Kokomo added a run in the ninth, but it was not enough as the Kingfish took the sweep.
On the mound, Kingfish starter Ethan Peters (Loras) threw three innings allowing five runs, three of them earned. Harry Deliyannis (Pomona-Pitzer) came on in relief, throwing five innings of shutout ball allowing only one hit and picking up the win. Lastly, Clayton Johnson (Illinois) threw the ninth allowing one run.
Kenosha will take on Traverse City tomorrow, Friday, July 2 at 7:05 p.m EDT in the series finale.
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