The Emporia American Legion Post 5 AAA team split a two-game series Tuesday night with the Topeka Scrappers.
In the first game, Emporia routed Topeka 10-1. Cole Moore would score off a ground ball by Trevin (Tray-Vin) Ginter to open the scoring in the first. Later in the first Hayden Baumwart and Sawyer Slayden would score off an error by Topeka to make it 3-0. Topeka would score in the fifth off an error by Post Five. Emporia would quickly answer back adding three more runs in the fifth and four in the sixth to close out the scrappers. Starting pitcher Cade Kohlmeier threw a no-hitter with five strikeouts in six innings.
In the second game, Topeka jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first off two errors by Post 5. Emporia would answer in the bottom of the first with three runs of their own. The scrappers would increase their lead 6-3 in the top of the fifth before a triple by Sawyer Slayden would tie the game. Topeka would answer right back scoring two in the fifth and four in the seventh to clinch the game 12-6.
Coach Anthony Markowitz says consistency will need to be a major focus moving forward.
The Post 5 Seniors now get set for tournament play in McPherson starting Friday.
The American Legion Post 5 A team will be in action Wednesday evening. The Post 5 Juniors will host a two-game series with Ottawa at Soden’s Grove.
Coach Anthony Markowitz offered his thoughts on Wednesday’s matchup.
Post 5 is coming off two losses Sunday at the Andover Tournament. During Sunday’s games Tanner Peek, Ethan Garate and Avery Peek each had three RBI in the first game and Peek would add two more in the second.
Markowitz says his team has consistently shined at the plate so far this year.
First pitch for Wednesday’s games is set for 6 pm at Soden’s Grove.
