Chelewski Drives In Four To Lead GI Five Points Bank Past North Platte
(Scottsbluff, NE) - Ben Chelewski drove in four runs on two hits to lead Grand Island Five Points Bank past North Platte Post 163 Juniors 14-1 on Monday. In the first inning, Chelewski tripled, scoring three runs. The win keeps Grand Island alive in the A7 juniors tournament, advancing them to the championship round on Tuesday.
Grand Island Five Points Bank scored eight runs in the first inning on the way to victory. Bo Stobbe singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Landon Vasicek singled, scoring one run, Karston Koch drew a walk, scoring one run, and Chelewski tripled, scoring three runs.
Grand Island Five Points Bank added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Brett Winget grounded out, and Jackson Gangwish singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Blake Berglund stepped on the hill first for Grand Island Five Points Bank. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Braxton Arensdorf began the game for North Platte Post 163 Juniors. The starter gave up four hits and eight runs (one earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking two.
Grand Island Five Points Bank piled up 11 hits in the game. Chelewski, Stobbe, Gangwish, and Austin Gilbert each collected two hits for Grand Island Five Points Bank. Axten Hadenfeldt stole two bases. Grand Island Five Points Bank stole six bases in the game. Grand Island Five Points Bank turned one double play in the game.
Bryson Swedberg and Arensdorf each collected one hit for North Platte Post 163 Juniors. Arensdorf led North Platte Post 163 Juniors with one run batted in. The leadoff hitter went 1-for-3 on the day.
Grand Island will play either Scottsbluff or Kearney at Noon CT on Tuesday, July 21st. The tournament directors could move the game up to 11:00 am due to the hot weather. As of noon Monday, no decision had been made. Listen to coverage Tuesday on 97.3 FM & thewolf973fm.com.