Ken Gierich collected five hits in five at bats, as Joliet Technologies defeated Delta Sonic 18-15 on Wednesday. Gierich singled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the third, singled in the fourth, and singled in the sixth. Joliet Technologies grabbed an early lead.
Joliet Technologies scored on a single by Jim Vidican in the first inning, a triple by Justin Gierich in the first inning, a single by Dan Steinhouse in the first inning, a single by Gierich in the second inning, a double by Vidican in the second inning, a double by Steinhouse in the second inning, a triple by Jeff Ingram in the second inning, a single by John Gierich in the second inning, and a single by Sean Stukel in the second inning.
Joliet Technologies took the lead for good with eight runs in the second inning. In the second Gierich singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Vidican doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs, Steinhouse doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Ingram tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Gierich singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, and Stukel singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Delta Sonic scored five runs in the fourth inning. Delta Sonic offense in the inning was led by Orca, Knight, and Pretty Boy, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Gierich took the win for Joliet Technologies. He lasted seven innings, allowing 22 hits and 15 runs while striking out three.
Joliet Technologies racked up 26 hits. Gierich, Gierich, Mark Bew, Josh Kelly, Vidican, Ingram, Steinhouse, Gierich, and Stukel all collected multiple hits for Joliet Technologies. Gierich led Joliet Technologies with five hits in five at bats. Joliet Technologies was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Gierich had the most chances in the field with five.
Delta Sonic racked up 22 hits in the game. Jaljoree, Oakley, Wiktor, Arod, Knight, Pretty Boy, and Orca all had multiple hits for Delta Sonic.
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