READING, MI (WTVB) – The Quincy Orioles opened their Big 8 Conference schedule on Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of the Reading Rangers by scores of 18-0 and 10-0.
The Orioles broke the opening game wide open scoring nine runs in the second inning while adding eight runs in the third inning.
Lead off hitter Jimmy Maynard led the way with three hits and four RBI’s.
Ethan Copas had three hits and two RBI’s.
The offensive explosion was more than enough for winning pitcher Brennen Allman who allowed just two hits while striking out seven.
Mason Graves and Ryan Kempter combined on the shut out in the second game. Graves threw into the fifth inning as he struck out six without giving up a hit. Kempter relieved and struck out the side with the bases loaded in the fifth.
Grant Holroyd and Kempter both drove in two runs at the plate. Freshman Christian Craven first hit of his Varsity career chased home two runs which ended the game.
The Orioles are 3-1 overall and 2-0 in league play.
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