Miners sweep Redbirds
By Lethbridge Herald on June 29, 2023.
Lethbridge Herald
The Lethbridge Miners swept the Lewistown Redbirds with a 9-3 win the second game of the double header on Wednesday night at Spitz Stadium
Alex Westlund led the charge for the Miners as he went 3-for-3 at the plate with a walk, an RBI, three runs scored and four stolen bases.
Willis Takahashi went two-for-two with a walk and two RBIs.
Miners’ starting pitcher Jarret McNeil pitched 4 2/2 innings, striking out seven and giving up no earned runs.
Dylan Asplund came in and pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowing one earned run.
Lethbridge’s single A American Legion team took the first game 18-11.
The wins improve the Miners record to 14-2 in conference play.
Meanwhile, the AA Elks lost 7-5 to the Butte Miners to open the Keith Sell Helena Tournament on Thursday.
Losing pitcherwas Cooper Oriold-Climenhaga while Karsen Haneyhad a two-run home run
The Elks will play the Belgrade Bandits and CPBA Bisons today,
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