Lincoln Waters recorded a pair of doubles to lead Imperial’s juniors in a big win at home Saturday in the first game of two at Campbell Park. (Johnson Publications photo)
Starting pitcher Nolan Burrell works on the mound for Imperial’s juniors in the opener Saturday against Sidney. He allowed no hits or runs, while striking out five in two innings of work. (Johnson Publications photo)
Imperial Legion dominates in season opening wins
There’s nothing better than opening a season with a win.
That’s how it went for Imperial’s Legion teams, but they multiplied it by four, finishing their Memorial Day weekend’s openers at 4-0.
In a pair of double-headers Saturday and Sunday, Imperial beat teams from Sidney and Elwood/Eustis.
All four of Imperial’s wins were by nine runs or more.
Coach Bruce Peterson said pitching was a key to his team’s dominating wins.
“In every game, our pitchers got ahead in the count, threw strikes and didn’t waste pitches,” he said.
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