HEARTLAND SEES THEIR RUN COME TO AN END

STRUTHERS OH-  Heartland Christian fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-6 loss to Lake Center Christian on Tuesday. The loss eliminated the Lions from the district tournament.  Lake Center Christian scored on a double by Harrison Coblentz in the first inning, a walk by Matt Warder in the second inning, a single by Dylan Maninga in the second inning, and a double by Coblentz in the same inning.

Despite the loss, Heartland did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Lake Center Christian had 12 hits on the way to victory.

Lake Center Christian evened things up at two in the bottom of the first inning. They scored two runs when Coblentz doubled.

Lake Center Christian pulled away for good with five runs in the second inning. In the second Warder drew a walk, scoring one run, Maninga singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Coblentz doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs.

Heartland notched four runs in the third inning. Drew Walker, Nate Garzanich, Jake Kling, and Brett Walker all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Maninga took the win for Lake Center Christian. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing eight hits and six runs while striking out three and walking one.

Garzanich took the loss for the Lions. The pitcher allowed four hits and five runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two.

Heartland collected eight hits on the day. Walker and Kling each racked up multiple hits. Kling and Walker each managed two hits to lead.

Lake Center Christian racked up 12 hits in the game. Thomas Fulk, Jacob Spickard, Coblentz, Maninga, and Warder each collected multiple hits. Fulk went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

*Powered By Narrative Science and GameChanger Media. Copyright 2022. All Rights Reserved.