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Posted May 10/11 - Lakers throttle Indians 15-5 to remain undefeated

The Waconia Lakers are clicking on all cylinders.  Their pitching and defense have been outstanding, while their offense has put up a whopping 34 runs in just three games.

 

Waconia wouldn’t let a 20-minute rain delay get in the way of their groove.  The Waconia Lakers improved to 3-0 with a 15-5 victory over the Norwood Indians on Tuesday night.  It appears as though the Lakers have turned the corner after last year’s dismal season.

After Norwood jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Waconia responded immediately with five runs in the next two innings.  Lakers Shortstop Ben Smothers led the charge with a second inning Grand Slam. Smothers drove in Jesse Wendt, Justin Klingelhutz, and younger brother Robbie Smothers, who launched a sky-scraping double over the center fielder.

 

“I was disappointed at first because I thought it was a pop up, but I guess I hit the ball high enough to allow it to carry a ways,” Robbie Smothers said, laughing. 

 

Former Norwood star Craig LaPlante pitched three strong innings for the Lakers, giving up just one run. LaPlante recorded three outs on strikeouts and the other six outs on ground balls. “He kept the ball low, which allowed our great infield to make plays,” said Head Coach Mike Bullis. “Pitching and defense will win or at least keep us in every game.”

 

Second Baseman Ronnie Olson had an outstanding game, reaching base all five times and hitting two doubles.  The Lakers added two runs in the fourth and broke the game wide open with seven runs in the sixth. Brady Gibbs and Brandon Hebig pitched four solid innings to cement the victory for the Lakers.

 

Waconia returns to action at Watertown on Friday 5/13 @ 7:30.  Then the Lakers will host Hamburg on Saturday 5/14 @ 2:00 pm.





 


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