The Warriors beat Park Forest by a score of 9-5 in seven innings on Saturday morning.
Matthias Dietz held Park Forest scoreless in the first two innings, allowing just one hit and striking out eight hitters! Matthias also contributed offensively--scoring three of the Warriors' nine runs in the contest.
Ryan Novak and Sam Marc also helped ignite the offense. Ryan and Sam each had two hits in the game! Each player also doubled sharply down the leftfield line during the middle innings of the game.
Mike Rafferty was awarded a game ball for his pitching performance to close this one. He entered the game in the sixth inning with a two run lead. Mike completed the final two innings without allowing a run. He also struck out six hitters--two on nearly unhittable change-ups! Mike also drove in a key run with his fourth inning base hit to centerfield.
The Warriors remain undefeated in the Chicagoland Metro League after five games of play.
2011 Chicagoland Tournament Champions & 2011 Lombard Tournament Champions!
