Juniors, seniors split with Ogallala

    Imperial’s juniors continue the season unbeaten after another win at Ogallala last Thursday, and head into the week with an 11-0 record.
    The seniors got their game started last Thursday, but rain forced it to be continued Monday night, only to have another rain delay interrupt play. Imperial lost a 3-0 contest.
Juniors vs. Ogallala
    The juniors continued their season winning streak with a 5-1 win at Ogallala.
    Imperial scored three in the second as the team rallied with four hits. They tacked on another two in the sixth, after Ogallala scored its only run in the fifth.
    Trevor Peterson and Nolan Burrell led the team at the plate, both finishing 2-4 with a pair of singles each. Singles were also recorded by Lincoln Waters, Tysen Lempke and Trye Hickey.
    Dominic Sis took the win, pitching all seven innings as he allowed the one run on six hits, striking out five and walking one.
Seniors vs. Ogallala
    Imperial’s seniors watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 3-0 loss on the road to Ogallala.
    The teams got two and a half innings in last Thursday, but rain postponed it to Monday. A 45-minute rain delay interrupted Monday’s play again, but they were able to finish.
    The pitching was strong on both sides, as Ogallala’s J. Callihan struck out 16 Imperial batters in 21 at-bats, while Imperial pitcher Duncan Rector sat down six. He also faced 21 at the plate.
    Imperial couldn’t get a hit in the game, while Ogallala managed just three. Ogallala homered in the first, scoring two runs, and added their third run in the third.
Games ahead
    Imperial has a busy week ahead, but all games are on the home field.
    After traveling to Holdrege Wednesday, the juniors will host the Sterling 14 team for a double-header today (Thursday) with first pitch at 4 p.m.
    On Saturday, Gothenburg comes to Imperial for a junior/senior double-header starting at 12 noon.
    Holdrege will be here for a pair on Sunday, also starting at 12 noon.
    On June 26, Sidney will be here for a junior double-header. Games start at 4:30 p.m., and next Thursday, the teams will host Ogallala starting at 4:30 p.m.