Strong Hitting Not Enough As Spearfish Post 164 Jr. Legion Falls to Billings Expos 16U To Close Out The Weekend
Even though Spearfish Post 164 Jr. Legion collected five hits to Billings Expos 16U's four, they still fell 9-5 on the final of the three-game series against Billings. Ryder Allbright led Spearfish on the day with two hits.
Bilings jumped out to an early lead putting up three runs in the first inning. Spearfish answered in the top of the second thanks to a single by Connor Johnson, a passed ball and a single by Allbright.
Billings regained the lead in the bottom half of the second scoring three, and then stretched the lead to 9-3 scoring one in the fourth and two in the fifth, while holding Spearfish scoreless.
Spearfish would put runs on the board in the fifth and sixth inning but would ultimately fall short with a final score of 9-5.
Zach Wilson took the loss for Spearfish. The righty went three innings, allowing eight runs (five earned) on three hits, striking out one and walking five.
Allbright led Spearfish with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day.
Spearfish Post 164 Jr Legion has a bit of a break in action, and will return on Wednesday, May 8 as they head to Wyoming to take on Gillette with first pitch scheduled for 5:30pm.
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion Trounce Billings Expos 16U
Spearfish Post 164 Jr. Legion won big over Billings Expos 16U 11-2 on Sunday and New Underwood Field.
Spearfish opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Spearfish got on the board when Tucker Olson singled, scoring two runs.
Spearfish added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Olson doubled, and Jackson Peters-Hatten singled, each scoring one run.
Spearfish scored five runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Brock Lewis Singled, scoring two runs, Connor Johnson singled, scoring two runs and Zach Wilson singled, scoring two runs.
Tate Lyons earned the win for Spearfish, with the southpaw allowing only one hit and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking five.
Spearfish collected 11 hits in the game. Olson, Riley Pollreisz, and Lewis each collected two hits, while Johnson, Olson, and Wilson each drove in two runs for Spearfish.
Spearfish took a quick moment to celebrate their first win of the 2024 season before wrapping up the weekend in their third matchup against Billings Expos 16U.
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion Falls In Game 1 Against Billings Expos 16U
Spearfish Post 164 Jr. Legion had trouble keeping up with Billings Expos 16U in a 12-2 loss at Underwood Field in Billings.
A single by Kale Huiner put Spearfish on the board in the top of the second, but Spearfish wouldn't find the scoreboard again until the sixth inning.
Walker Viessman took the loss for Spearfish. He went four innings, giving up seven runs on six hits, striking out one and walking three.
Ryder Allbright set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Spearfish with two hits in three at bats. Huiner and Darin Crooks each drove in one run for Spearfish.
Spearfish Jr Legion would have the rest of the afternoon off as they watched and cheered on the Spearfish Sr Legion team as they finished the day with a double header against Billings Expos 18U.
Spearfish Jr Legion returns to action on Sunday as they close out their weekend with a double header against Billings Expos 16U.
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion Falls After Strong Showing By Gillette
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion couldn't keep up with Gillette and fell 16-4 on Tuesday.
Gillette got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ethan Hecker scored after tagging up, and Dane Watson was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. Gillette added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Hecker doubled, and and drove in a run.
Spearfish tied the game up in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a sacrifice bunt by Tate Lyons, a single by Riley Pollreisz, a walk by Tucker Olson, and a single by Sean Sewell.
Gillette flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth inning, scoring 7 runs to take a 11-4 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Carrson Percifield that drove in two. Gillette scored five more runs on four hits in the top of the 7th.
Newman earned the win for Gillette. He gave up two hits and two runs over four innings, striking out six and walking two. Zach Wilson started the game for Spearfish, giving up three hits, four runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking one.
Sewell and Pollreisz each collected two hist for Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion on the night. Lyons, Sewell, and Pollreisz each drove in one run, with Pollreisz adding two stolen bases on the night.
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion returns to action this weekend with three games against the Billings Expos in the first road trip of the season. Be sure to follow along on game changer to catch the action.
Game 1: Spearfish Post 164 JR vs RC Post 320 Shooters, 4/19/2024 5:15pm
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion Loses Despite Out Hitting Rapid City Post 320 Shooters
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion fell 7-6 to Rapid City Post 320 Shooters on Friday at Black Hills Energy Stadium despite out-hitting them 10 to 9. Ryder Allbright, Zach Wilson, and Darin Crooks each collected two hits for Spearfish.
A single by Post 320 put the Shooters on the board in the top of the first. Crooks had an RBI single in the top half of the first, allowing Walker Viessman to score and tying things up to close out the first.
Spearfish held Post 320 scoreless in the top of the second, and then took the lead in the bottom half when Wilson scored on as Tucker Olson put the ball in play for an RBI.
Spearfish fought back after falling down by four runs in the fifth inning. Spearfish closed the gap in the bottom half of the inning with Riley Pollreisz reaching base on an error, followed by an RBI double by Brock Lewis. Sean Sewell then reached base on another Post 320 error. Crooks kept the inning alive with a bunt, reaching first and allowing Lewis and Sewell to advance to scoring position. Ziah Torpy hit into a double play, but Lewis was able to score, closing the gap to just 2 runs at the close of the fifth.
Post 320 added one more run in the top of the 6th, making the score 7-4. Spearfish held Post 320 scoreless in the top half of the seventh and set themselves up for an exciting finish.
Pollreisz started things off with a single with a hard-hit ground ball. Lewis showed good patience at the plate drawing a walk. Sewell roped a double to center field driving in Pollreisz and Lewis, bringing Spearfish within 1 with no outs. A ground out followed by a couple of strike outs, left the tying run stranded on third as Spearfish Post 164 Jr Legion, came up just short with the final score of 7-6.
Spearfish Post 164 JR Legion returns to action Tuesday, 4/23 with a 9 Inning matchup with Gillette. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30pm at Black Hills Energy Stadium.