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Sweep of Sheboygan Eludes Nationals

Posted by Steve Elliott at Jul 6, 2017 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

In the midst of the drama of whether the ballpark lights would stay on or off some exciting and spirited baseball was played Thursday night at Kuenn Field in West Allis.   The Nats rallied for 11 runs to overcome a 4-0 deficit in game one to down the Sheboygan A's 11-6.   In game two, the Nats rallied for 4 runs in the final inning and put runners on second and third with one out, but came up just short, falling 5-4.

Johnny Keane's third homer of the year sparked the game winning, six run sixth inning rally in game one. Evan Spry, Adam Cibulka, Chase Scharnek, and Kyle Kalkopf also knocked in runs.

The A's put up 5 early runs in game two, capitalizing on a defensive miscue and a couple wild pitches, to take and early 5-0 lead.   The potent game one offense of the Nats wasn't present during the first four innings as the team was held hitless.   In the last inning, the Nats sent 10 men to the plate but came up just short when Adam Cibulka's fly to left center was snared on the warning track to end the game.

Next up for the Nationals are the DePere Dodgers on Saturday at 330pm at Regner Park in West Bend.  The team then plays a 10am Sunday game in Sheboygan vs Lombard followed by a 430pm tilt against Addison at Aaron Field in Milwaukee. 

Adam Cibulka drove in four on three hits to lead West Allis Nationals past Oshkosh Giants 13-3 in game 2. Cibulka drove in runs on a double in the third and a double in the fourth. The West Allis Nationals secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the third inning. The Nationals's big inning was driven by a walk , a fielder's choice by Brian Huntzinger, a walk by Drew Evanson, a walk , a double by Adam Cibulka, and a walk by Chase Scharnek. The Oshkosh Giants captured the lead in the first inning. Oshkosh Giants scored one run when Mitch Peterson doubled with two outs in the first inning. After the Oshkosh Giants scored one run in the top of the fifth, the Nationals answered with one of their own. Oshkosh scored when Peterson singled off of Johnny Keane, driving in one run. The Nationals then answered when Evan Spry tripled off of Luke Gajewski, driving in one run. West Allis took the lead for good with eight runs in the third inning. In the third Austin Halverson uncorked a wild pitch, scoring one run, Halverson induced Huntzinger to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Halverson walked Evanson to drive in a run, Halverson uncorked a wild pitch, scoring two runs, Cibulka doubled off of Halverson, driving in two runs, and Halverson walked Scharnek to drive in a run. Keane earned the win for West Allis Nationals. He went five innings, giving up three runs, seven hits, striking out three, and walking one. Halverson took the loss for Oshkosh Giants. He pitched three innings, allowing eight runs, and three hits. Oshkosh Giants collected eight hits. Cole Wimmer, Adam Briceland, and Peterson each collected multiple hits for Oshkosh Giants. Wimmer went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Oshkosh Giants in hits. In game one, an early lead helped the Nationals defeat Oshkosh Giants 8-2. The Nationals scored on a double by Johnny Keane, a walk by Aaron Goecks, and a single by Matt Richer in the second inning. The Nationals took an early lead in the second inning. Johnny Keane drove in one when he doubled in the second inning. Curt Pryal earned the win for the Nationals. He pitched seven innings, giving up two runs, four hits, striking out three, and walking one. Dillavon took the loss for Oshkosh Giants. He threw six innings, giving up eight runs, 11 hits, striking out four, and walking one. The Nationals had 11 hits in the game. Matt Richer and Chase Scharnek each collected multiple hits. Adam Karas and Richer each drove in two runs to lead the way. The Nationals didn't commit a single error in the field. Garrett Gilbert had the most chances in the field with five. Hawley led Oshkosh Giants with three hits in three at bats.
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Nats Split with Addison Braves

Posted by Steve Elliott at Jul 1, 2017 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
In game one the West Allis Nationals lost the lead late in a 3-1 defeat to Addison Braves on Saturday. The game was tied at one with Addison Braves batting in the top of the sixth when Luke Lucchetti doubled off of Nick McLees, driving in two runs. The pitching was strong on both sides. Addison Braves pitchers struck out three, while West Allis Nationals sat down nine In the bottom of the fifth inning, West Allis Nationals tied things up at one. An error scored one run for West Allis Nationals. Chris Wido earned the win for Addison Braves. He threw seven innings, allowing one run, seven hits, and striking out three. Nick McLees took the loss for West Allis Nationals. He went seven innings, allowing three runs, six hits, striking out nine, and walking zero. West Allis Nationals collected seven hits. Evan Spry and Jonah Meidl each collected multiple hits for West Allis Nationals. Meidl and Spry each collected two hits to lead West Allis Nationals. In game two the West Allis Nationals defeated Addison Braves 9-6 thanks to a strong start. West Allis Nationals scored on a single by Evan Spry and a single by Kyle Kalkopf in the first inning. West Allis Nationals earned the victory despite allowing Addison Braves to score four runs in the sixth inning. Addison Braves's big inning was driven by a single by John Zielinski and a single by Luke Lucchetti. Addison Braves took an early lead in the first inning. With one out in the first inning Lucchetti drove in one run when he singled. West Allis Nationals took the lead for good with four runs in the first inning. In the first Evan Spry singled off of Alex Cardoza, driving in two runs and Kyle Kalkopf singled off of Cardoza, driving in two runs. West Allis Nationals scored five runs in the fifth inning. West Allis Nationals scored on a double by Brian Huntzinger, a single by Spry, and a single by Curt Pryal. Addison Braves scored four runs in the sixth inning. The big inning for Addison Braves came thanks to a single by Zielinski and a single by Lucchetti. Tom Starck earned the win for West Allis Nationals. He pitched five and a third innings, giving up six runs, 12 hits, striking out three, and walking zero. Cardoza took the loss for Addison Braves. He tossed four and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs, six hits, and striking out three. West Allis Nationals had nine hits in the game. Huntzinger and Spry each collected multiple hits for West Allis Nationals. Spry and Huntzinger each drove in three runs to lead West Allis Nationals. Addison Braves collected 13 hits. Lucchetti, Tyler Zunkel, Tyler Behrendt, Kevin Cronin, and Zielinski each collected multiple hits for Addison Braves. Lucchetti led Addison Braves with three runs batted in. He went 3-for-4 on the day.
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Nats down Giants on Walkoff by Huntzy

Posted by Steve Elliott at Jun 29, 2017 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
A walk-off single led West Allis Nationals past Oshkosh Giants 11-10 on Thursday. The game was tied at ten with West Allis Nationals batting in the bottom of the seventh when Brian Huntzinger singled off of Covey, driving in one run. Despite falling down by five runs in the sixth inning, Oshkosh Giants tried to fight back. Oshkosh Giants scored five runs in the failed comeback on a walk by Covey and a grand slam by Luke Gajewski. Oshkosh Giants captured the lead in the first inning. Mike Ross singled on a 0-2 count in the first inning, scoring one run. West Allis Nationals scored four runs in the fourth inning. The big inning was thanks to a fielder's choice by Chase Scharnek, a passed ball , and a double by Adam Karas. Kanyon Fellers earned the win for West Allis Nationals. He went one inning, giving up five runs, one hit, and striking out three. Covey took the loss for Oshkosh Giants. He tossed one and one-third innings, giving up two runs, and two hits. Cal Krafcheck started the game for West Allis Nationals. He went three innings, surrendering two runs, four hits, and striking out two. Austin Halverson started the game for Oshkosh Giants. He tossed three innings, allowing five runs, and four hits. West Allis Nationals collected ten hits. Brian Huntzinger, Johnny Keane, and Garrett Gilbert each collected multiple hits for West Allis Nationals. Huntzinger and Nick Erd each drove in two runs to lead West Allis Nationals. Oshkosh Giants had nine hits in the game. Gajewski, Kellen Shea, and Mitch Peterson each collected multiple hits for Oshkosh Giants.
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Kings Rally to Down Nats

Posted by Steve Elliott at Jun 29, 2017 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )
Kenosha Kings took the lead late in the game in a 3-1 victory over West Allis Nationals on Tuesday. The game was tied at one with Kenosha Kings batting in the bottom of the sixth when Mike Aiello grounded out, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Jason Bunton struck out six, while West Allis Nationals pitchers sat down five. Kenosha Kings evened things up at one in the bottom of the fourth inning. With two outs in the fourth inning Mike Aiello drove in one run when he doubled. Kenosha Kings took the lead for good with two runs in the sixth inning. In the sixth Mark Cibrario singled off of Chad Tindall, driving in one run. Bunton earned the win for Kenosha Kings. He pitched nine innings, surrendering one run, five hits, and striking out six. Tindall took the loss for West Allis Nationals. He went six innings, surrendering three runs, six hits, and striking out two. Aiello led Kenosha Kings with two runs batted in. He went 1-for-4 on the day.