Seven not enough for Steamers
By Zach James, Clinton Herald, Iowa | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
McConnell, who hit cleanup for the Panthers, hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning to put his team in front early by four runs, and that's how much the Panthers won by, 11-7.
The Panthers led off its offensive stand with a single from second baseman
Then, it was McConnell's turn to launch his grand slam off the Prophet Shop building.
Huff retired the next three batters, but the Steamers were already against the wall in their
The Steamers then drew first blood in the third inning by scoring three runs.
No. 5 hitter
Chandler returned to hit a two-run triple in the fourth inning to extend the Panthers' lead. E/P added three more runs in the fifth inning as insurance.
"I thought we were right there,"
Panthers coach
Orman didn't turn to one specific play that turned the game except getting out the first-game jitters.
"We were able to remain calm when
Both team's expectations are simple -- win the
"That's our goal every season," Orman said. "That's why we come out here to play."
Driscoll says being the conference favorite is its main aim.
"We want to win games, and a conference championship is our number one goal," Driscoll said. "We have a lot of young guys who are going to get experience, but we also have four seniors that are our hardest workers on the team."
Fulton 004 030 0 -- 7 12 2
Erie/P'town 410 330 x -- 11 12 0
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