Joey Moffatt delivers for Portage
Posted June 26, 2023
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Joey Moffatt was on his game Sunday afternoon as the Portage Padres defeated the Minnedosa Mavericks 8-1 in the first game of a double header. Moffatt struck out 12, and was equally as good at the plate going 3-4 with a 2 run bomb in the first inning. He also doubled in his next at bat. Lyndon Zimmer doubled and scored for the Mavericks.
In game 2, it was a slugfest as the Mavericks downed the Padres 18-12. Austin Taylor and Andrew Richards drove in 4 runs each, and scored 3 times a piece to pace the Mavericks (3-9). Lyndon Zimmer picked up the win on the mound strking out 5. Chase Maryiniuk took the loss for Portage, Kian Calder had 3 doubles for the Padres and Landon Thompson also added 3 hits including a triple. Portage record now sits at 5-5.
Next action is Tuesday night a battle of 1 vs 2- Carberry (7-4) travels to Plumas (8-1) .
Then on Wednesday you will see Neepawa (4-8) travel to Austin (5-6) and Plumas travel to Minnedosa.
Have a great week!