Big early inning sparks Albion past Barker

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Nate Gibson drives in a run during Albion’s marathon second inning today as the host Purple Eagles downed Barker.

A huge 10 run second inning keyed Albion to a 14-2 win over visiting Barker in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this afternoon.

Three errors and three walks plated the majority of the runs in the deicisive frame.

Jack Kinter had 3 hits and Nate Gibson 2 on the afternoon for the Purple Eagles.

Isaac Monaco had 2 hits for Barker.

Seth Krenning picked up the win on the mound in the five inning contest as he scattered 6 hits and struck out 3.

Albion is now 2-2 and Barker 0-6 in N-O competition.

Roy-Hart 6, Oakfield-Alabama 5
Rebounding from an early 4-0 deficit, Roy-Hart rallied to nip Oakfield-Alabama 6-5 in a non league contest.

Rem Albee singled in the game winning run in the seventh inning for the Rams.

Earlier Isaac Smith belted a two-run home run to highlight a three run fifth inning rally which got Roy-Hart back in the game.

Albee finished with 3 hits and Ethan Kuzma 2. Kuzma, Brayden Hy and Dawson Draper all had doubles.

Kendall 20, Holley 0
Louis Conte pitched a no hitter with 10 strikeouts to lead Kendall past Holley in the five inning Genesee Region League game.

Conte also banged out 3 hits, including a pair of home runs, for the Eagles which also got a home run from Jimmie Swift. Vinnie D’Agostino and Jonny Conte each added a pair of hits.

Barker first baseman Logan Flint awaits the ball to get an out on Albion’s Seth Krenning.