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The Warriors pounded out 22 runs in five innings to defeat Glen Ellyn in the second game of pool play in the Oak Lawn Thunderstruck tournament.
The Warriors offense started off slowly--going scoreless in the first inning. But, Jim Robley's two out double down the leftfield line with with the bases loaded in the top of the second inning got the ball rolling. Jim's double was the first of ten consecutive two out hits before the streak was finally broken when the shortstop made an error! By the time the inning was over, the Warriors had 13 hits (including five doubles) and 13 runs.
Jim Robley led the Warriors' offense in this game with three hits, two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI. Other Warriors' batters with at least two hits in the game included Jason Waner, Sam Marc, C.J. Brucki, Paco Lauciello and Ryan Novak.
The Warriors' starting pitcher, Jason Waner, kept Glen Ellyn's offense in check. Jason allowed one run in his three innings of work. Ryan Novak pitched the final two innings and allowed just one run while striking out four hitters. The Warriors kept its slim hopes of advancing to the tournament's championship game alive by holding Glen Ellyn to two runs in the ballgame.
Glen Ellyn's defense broke down in the fourth inning as the Warriors scored another six runs on just two hits. The Warriors scored three more runs in the fifth, and final, inning of play. The game ended after five innings as the mercy rule was administered.
WARRIORS: 22 runs, 19 hits, 1 error, 10 left on base
GLEN ELLYN: 2 runs, 7 hits, 7 errors, 5 left on base
2011 Chicagoland Tournament Champions & 2011 Lombard Tournament Champions!
