LumberKings Blast 'Shoes 16-1
July 23, 2022
CLINTON, Iowa - On Saturday night the Clinton LumberKings put 16 runs on the board in a seven inning victory over the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes.
The winning run came across in the bottom of the first inning. Tyler Dahm (Mount Mercy) blasted his second home run of the season, and second of the week. Clinton after one inning led 2-1.
Clinton throughout the game plated runs in every inning but the sixth.
Eight different LumberKings drove in runs, including three from Adam Weed (University of Illinois Chicago), three from Casey Sole (Mount Mercy) and three from Luke Ira (South Dakota St).
On the mound Brock Reade (Southeastern CC) in his second start of the season cruised through the lineup. The lefty went six innings, struck out three and allowed one hit in his first victory of the season.
The LumberKings emerged victorious with a 16-1 victory in seven innings when the 10-run rule took effect.
Tomorrow the LumberKings will play a double header with Springfield. The first game is scheduled for 11 a.m. Gates will open at 10 a.m. The second game will get underway approximately 30 minutes after the first.
It's Copa Day at NelsonCorp Field and Fulton Morrison Day.