Indians top AA Pool, advance to semi-finals

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August 2, 2019 - 9:11 PM

HAYS — Already having a spot locked up in the semi-finals on Saturday, the AA Iola Indians matched up against Sabetha for their final match in pool play. Both teams were 2-0 heading into tonight, meaning the winner earned the number-one seed out of the AA pool. 

The Indians struck first, and never relinquished the lead in route to a 9-4 victory. 

Lead-off man Jackson Aikens reached on a walk to start off the Indians offensively. Isaac Vink followed with a single, which put runners on the corners. Kane Rogers brought home the first Indian run of the evening, to make the score 1-0 Iola after a half inning played. 

Vink started the game for Iola on the mound, but did not last long. Head coach Jason Bauer wanted to keep Vink under 30 pitches to be available for Saturday when called upon. Vink lasted 1 2/3 innings, allowing one run and earning one strikeout. 

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