Indians take two against Burlington

The Iola AA American Legion team defeated Burlington 7-3 and 8-5 on Thursday night.

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July 9, 2021 - 3:17 PM

Casen Barker throws a pitch to an opponent. Barker pitched most of the game Thursday night. REGISTER/KLAIR VOGEL

HUMBOLDT — The Iola AA American Legion Indians swept Burlington 7-3 and 8-5 in a double-header Thursday night at the Humboldt Sports Complex.

Burlington got things started in the second inning on an error that brought in two runs.

From then on the Indians held the game in check.

Eli Smith led the Indians to victory on the mound, allowing five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out three. Noah Ashmore came on in relief for two innings.

The Indians tallied 11 hits. Drake DeLaTorre, TJ Taylor, Casen Barker and Aiden Jones each managed multiple hits for the Indians. DeLaTorre went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Indians in hits.

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