The Northwest Indiana Oilmen secured a dominant 9-3 victory over the Elkhart County Miracle in an afternoon game played Sunday. The Oilmen’s offense was potent, and their defense held the Miracle in check for a decisive win.
For the Oilmen, Nick Upperman had a strong performance at the plate, hitting a triple and getting hit by a pitch twice. Ryan Hartz drew a walk and stole a base. Nate Brumfield singled and was hit by a pitch. Cole Hockman walked, singled, and struck out. Luis Turmero walked and singled. Gavin Garnica hit a sacrifice fly and singled, while A. Raigosa also hit a sacrifice fly. Mike Caston singled. Mark Tor was hit by a pitch and singled. These offensive contributions led to the Oilmen’s impressive 9 runs.
The Elkhart County Miracle’s offense was largely contained by the Oilmen’s pitching and defense, managing only 3 runs. Mark Tor pitched a six-inning start with five strikeouts, only giving up three hits.
Key Takeaways
With NWI on the road, the lineup was tiny in this game. All nine starters played the full game with no substitutes. Head Coach Mike Caston even suited up to play first base for the whole game. Under difficult circumstances, they still managed to crush the Miracle in the 100-degree heat.
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Nick Upperman went 2-3 on the day with a triple and was hit by two pitches, showcasing his powerful hitting and speed on the bases. The leadoff hitter for the Oilmen has consistently capitalized in big situations.
Oil City Stadium will be hosting Kids Day on Tuesday for a matchup between the Northwest Indiana Oilmen and the Hammond Vikings. First pitch is set for 11:00 am.
