Ramblers Take Game One of Double Header by One Run

(KWMN)- The Cotter Ramblers (11-2) defeated the La Crescent-Hokah Lancers (7-4) 6-5 in game one of the doubleheader.

The win ensures the Ramblers remain at the top of the Three Rivers East, as the Lancers needed both wins to take the top spot from Cotter.

La Crescent-Hokah took the lead early in the game, putting two runs across in the top of the second. Kullen Fagan doubled as the leadoff batter, before scoring on an RBI single from Maddux Tomten. Tomten would score later that inning after a throwing error from the Ramblers.

Cotter would tie in the bottom of the second however, with Devin Korder getting aboard after a leadoff single. KJ Kreidermacher scored Korder on an RBI single of his own, before coming across home plate after a two-out RBI double from Moses O’Brien.

The Lancers retook the lead in the top of the third, and then increased after a solo homerun from Maddux Tomten in the top of the fourth. The Ramblers responded in a big way, scoring four on three hits, including an RBI double from Dane Guzzo. After drawing to within two after the Guzzo double, Kriedermacher would reach on a walk, with Lewi Shira scoring him with a signle. Shira would be the eventual game-winner, scoring on two wild-pitches and a fielder’s choice.

Guzzo would enter the game on the mound in the top of the fourth, going two-and-a-third innings, allowing now hits, no runs, and striking out three, including the final out of the game.

The Ramblers are currently playing game two of the double header against the Lancers, the final score of which will be posted here when available.

The Ramblers next game is against Pine Island this Monday, April 4th, on the road.