The Winfield‑Mount Union/Columbus baseball squad rolled past the Lone Tree Lions 17‑1 on Thursday, a victory sealed by the mercy rule after five innings.
WMU/Columbus struck first with a four‑run burst in the opening frame and added another four in the second, building an early lead that would prove decisive.
The fourth inning turned into a showcase of offensive firepower, as the team plated nine runs on 14 batters, effectively ending the contest.
Key Performances
Leading the offensive onslaught were Graham Haines and Trevor Phillips, who combined for a 4‑for‑5 performance that included two singles, two doubles, four RBI and seven runs scored.
Phillips was later named the Wolf of the Game, reflecting on the emotional weight of the win for the club.
Looking Ahead
On the mound, Kason Dopler earned the win after allowing just one earned run on two hits while striking out four, whereas Kort Kemp took the loss, surrendering ten runs, nine of them earned, on five hits.
The triumph lifts WMU/Columbus to a 7‑15 record, while Lone Tree falls to 1‑19 as they prepare to meet Lisbon in the upcoming Area Baseball Game of the Week.
Lisbon arrives with a .315 team batting average, 258 runs on 191 hits and 171 RBI, bolstered by a pitching staff that posts a 5.72 ERA and 1.90 WHIP.
Carew Kamaus stands out with a 6‑0 record in 29 innings, having yielded only five earned runs, 11 walks and 32 strikeouts.
Lions coach Trevor McFarland acknowledged the challenge posed by Lisbon, stressing the need for his team to execute more cleanly.