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The Manitowoc American Legion 16U squad split a doubleheader at Municipal Field yesterday (June 27th).
In the opener, Manitowoc dug themselves a hole, going down 5 runs in the 5th inning against Bay Port.
They would claw their way back to within 2 runs, but couldn’t get any closer, falling 8-6 to the Pirates.
In game two, Post 88 earned a 4-0 win over Reedsville. Kelvin Gilbertson struck out 5 batters and allowed just 4 hits while going the distance to pick up the win on the mound.
Breckin Wotruba, Nolan Lettenberger, and Cameron Shilts all notched 3 hits between both games, while Shilts also batted home two runs and struck out 4 batters in his start against Bay Port.
The youngest Manitowoc American Legion team will be back in action Monday when they host Shawano, while the 17U team is slated to play a doubleheader in Ashwaubenon today.
The 19U squad is in Marinette for a Tournament this weekend and will open up against Sault Ste. Marie at 2:30 this afternoon.
They will then take on Green Bay Southwest and Gladstone on Saturday before the final game on Sunday.
