Reds Lose Six

GEORGIE KULCZYK

THE COURIER

Laurel 7, Glasgow 0

The Glasgow Reds faced the Laurel Dodgers in a double header at home July 2. The first game of the afternoon was a shutout for the Dodgers, who racked up several runs late in the game to finish with a score of 7-0.

The Reds held Laurel's offense to just a few runs until the top of the seventh inning, when the Dodgers scored five runs.

Bryce Legare was the losing pitcher for the Reds, tossing nearly 90 pitches in his seven innings on the mound.

Kasey Seyfert, Brett Glaser, Darrin Wersal, and Nik Herman all got some hits in the game, but failed to make it all the way around the bases to score.

Laurel 15, Glasgow 4

The Reds fared better offensively in their second game of the afternoon, bringing in four runs, but the Dodgers out-scored them with 15 total runs of their own, winning the game after six innings.

Following a scoreless at-bat by the Dodgers, Glasgow stepped up to the plate and scored three runs off two hits – including a two-RBI double to center field by Alex Fransen that brought Seyfert and Chase Guttenberg home.

Gaining the upper hand in the fourth inning, Laurel scored 10 runs and never looked back – bringing in another four runs in the top of the sixth.

The Reds went on a dry spell for the remainder of the game, scoring only one more run in the bottom of the sixth with an RBI double by Legare to brinin Shane Sinclair.

Wersal, who pitched the first three innings of the game, was charged with the loss for the Reds. Also taking their turns on the mound were Nik Herman and Kristian Price.

Sidney 10, Glasgow 9

The first game of a double header against the Richland Patriots on July 6 was a good display of the Reds' grit and determination. Glasgow dominated the game for the first three innings, scoring six unanswered runs. Seyfert began the hitting streak when he hit a double to right field during his first showing at the plate. After advancing to third on a wild pitch, Seyfert made it home to score off an RBI single from Legare.

In the second inning, Seyfert was again instrumental in getting things going with a two-run RBI when he hit his second double of the game and advanced Glaser and Sinclair to score. When Legare stepped to the plate, he singled to center field and brought Seyfert in for another run.

The Reds scored two more runs in the third inning. Wersal took a base after being hit by a pitch, and Glaser made it to first on a Patriots error. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch and were brought home off a single to right field by Sinclair.

The fourth inning began the Patriots' rally as they scored two runs and continued scoring through the seventh inning. It looked bleak for the Reds until the bottom of the seventh when they got their bats going again. Hersom started things off when he made it to first from another Patriots error, followed by a single to left field by Legare. In his turn at bat, Fransen advanced Hersom to third base, but Legare got caught at second and was sent to the dugout.

With a single from Wersal, the runners advanced, Hersom scored and Fransen reached third.

Facing another loss and two outs on the scoreboard, Glaser stepped up to the plate and put his game face on. With one swing, he tied up the game with a triple to left field, bringing home both Wersal and Fransen to even up the score 9-9. Jacob Meiers came to the plate with just as much determination, but brought the inning to an end when he grounded out to the pitcher.

Sidney claimed the lead in the eighth inning with their own two-out rally, scoring one run before turning over the plate to Glasgow. and making quick work of shutting down the Reds' offense to win the game.

Although they couldn't pull out the win, they gave the Patriots something to think about. Seyfert finished the game with two doubles and two RBIs, Glaser had two RBIs and a triple, Wersal brought in one run, and Legare and Sinclair both had two RBIs. Seyfert was the losing pitcher, working on the mound for all eight innings.

Sidney 11, Glasgow 0

With a disappointing loss behind them, the Reds fell apart for their second game of the evening, recording 15 errors to hand the Patriots the shutout win. Legare got the only hit of the game in the bottom of the seventh. Sinclair was the losing pitcher, with five innings on the mound and Kristian Price closing the game in the last two innings.

Sidney 5, Glasgow 0

The Reds traveled to Sidney July 7 looking for redemption. They didn't find it. Their first game of the evening was another shutout for the Patriots. Sinclair and Seyfert both got hits in the game, but none of the lineup were able to put points on the board. Charged with the loss on the mound was Fransen.

Sidney 11, Glasgow 1

Glasgow lit up the scoreboard early in the second game, with Hersom scoring in the first inning thanks to a pair of errors by the Patriots. It would be the only run for Glasgow as Sidney ran away with the win, scoring 11 points by the end of the contest. Chase Guttenberg was the losing pitcher for the Reds with four innings on the mound. Finishing the game and facing seven batters was Herman.

GEORGIE KULCZYK

THE COURIER

With six consecutive losses behind them, the Reds traveled east to Williston for a three-day tournament.

Williston 4, Glasgow 3

Action began for Glasgow the afternoon of July 8, when they met Williston 15's on the diamond. The Reds scored three runs right off the bat and out-hit their opponent, but couldn't bring in another run for the remainder of the game.

Facing a full count, Kasey Seyfert singled to right field in the top of the first to start off the game. Seyfert's single was followed by wild pitches, walks, and two Reds being hit by pitches. Scoring on the follies of Williston's pitcher were Shane Sinclair, Chase Guttenberg, and Alex Fransen.

Williston was able to answer back with one run in the first, then tied the contest in the second inning 3-3. While the Reds hit a dry spell, Williston was able to bring in the winning run in the fifth inning and finished the game on top with a final score of 4-3.

Taking the loss for Glasgow was Tyler Hersom, who pitched six full innings. Credited with RBIs in the game were Korbin Cole, Jacob Meiers and Darrin Wersal. Diesen recorded a triple in the third inning, but was unable to bring in a run.

Burlington 8, Glasgow 4

The Reds faced the Burlington Bulldogs Saturday, July 9 in a mid-morning game, falling to their opponent after seven innings with a score of 8-4.

While the Bulldogs brought in six runs in the third inning, the Reds couldn't bring in a run until the bottom of the fifth inning. With a double, Seyfert brought in Guttenberg and put Shane Sinclair into scoring position. Seyfert and Sinclair were both able to score on a Bulldog error before the inning came to an end.

Burlington extended their lead in the top of the seventh inning before Legare caught a pop fly and sent the Bulldogs to the field. Glasgow was on the way to a comeback with bases loaded late in the inning, when Jacob Meiers grounded to the pitcher and earned the out at first base to bring the game to a close.

Kevin McDonald took the loss on the mound for the Reds with four innings pitched, with Nik Herman, Meiers, and Wersal also taking turns on the bump. Wersal and Seyfert both finished with an RBI in the game and Seyfert recorded two doubles.

Glasgow 9, Williston 7

Snagging their first win of the tournament, the Reds defeated the Williston Oilers in seven innings during an evening game on July 9. The Oilers claimed the early lead with two runs in the first inning, while Glasgow went without a run until the third. That's when the Reds lit up the scoreboard with seven runs to take the lead that they would not give up.

Sinclair earned a walk to start off the inning, followed by a triple from Seyfert to bring in Sinclair for a run. Tyler Hersom kept things going with a single to bring Seyfert home, followed by a single from Legare that advanced Hersom to second.

In his turn at the plate, Wersal hit a line drive to center field, advancing Legare and putting Hersom in scoring position at third. Fransen brought a run in when he singled to center, followed by RBI singles from Kevin McDonald and Blayne Diesen.

Fransen scored the final run of the inning when Sinclair reached first off an Oiler error.

Williston did their best to rally, but only managed three runs before the Reds shut them down and sent the game into the fourth inning.

The score would remain unchanged until the sixth inning when the Reds and the Oilers each brought in two runs. Seyfert scored off a bunt from Wersal, which also loaded the bases for Fransen, who earned the walk to advance Hersom to score.

The seventh inning would see no runs, and the game ended with the Reds on top with a score of 9-7. Winning pitcher Seyfert also recorded a triple and an RBI. Hersom, Fransen, Diesen, McDonald, Sinclair, and Wersal also finished with RBI's in the game.

Williston 2, Glasgow 0

Sunday morning, July 10, the Reds fell to the Williston 15's in their second match-up of the tournament. Their were no scores in the game until the bottom of the sixth inning when Williston brought in two runs. The Reds had an opportunity to answer back, but the 15's brought in their closer, who struck out three consecutive batters to shut down the Red's offense and earn the win. Taking the loss for Glasgow was Legare, who worked on the mound for the entire game. Offensively, Legare would also record a scoreless double in the first inning.

Glasgow 7, Burlington 3

Sunday afternoon, July 10, the Reds found themselves in a contest for third and fourth place. They were matched up against the Burlington Bulldogs, who had defeated them earlier in the tournament. It seemed as the Bulldogs would prevail yet again as they began the game with two runs in the first inning while the Reds floundered offensively.

Seyfert was able to score in the third inning, but the Bulldogs answered right back, maintaining a small lead.

The fourth inning came and went with no runs, and Glasgow stepped up to the plate in the fifth, ready to spark a rally. Spark a rally they did. With a single to center field, Hersom began his trip around the bases. Legare sacrificed to advance Hersom, followed by a single from Wersal that put Hersom in scoring position at third. Fransen earned an RBI with a line drive that brought Hersom home and advanced Wersal. Korbin Cole would put a period on the top of the inning with a single line drive RBI that brought Wersal in for the run.

The rally continue through the sixth inning with Guttenberg, Seyfert and Hersom all scoring, and in the seventh inning when Seyfert hit another double and brought in Meiers for the last run of the contest. Kristian Price recorded the win for the Reds on the mound, pitching six innings. Fransen pitched one inning to close the game.

Seyfert finished the game with three doubles and two RBIs. Also recording RBIs were Fransen, Cole, and Wersal.