The Lynnville‑Sully baseball team rolled past English Valleys 16‑0 on Tuesday, a victory that featured an 11‑run fourth inning that effectively sealed the game in the South Iowa Cedar League.
The Hawks erupted for 16 runs on nine hits, with the fourth inning serving as the offensive explosion that turned a close contest into a rout.
Carsen Kottenstette led the charge, launching his second homer of the season and driving in three runs while also stealing a base and drawing three walks.
Brody Borg contributed two doubles, scored four runs and added an RBI, while JD Richards, batting .541 for the season, finished with two hits, three runs and two steals.
Key Performances
Richards continues to dominate the lineup with a .541 average, 20 runs and 13 steals, while Kottenstette sits at .429 with a team‑best 13 RBIs. Gavin Olea, Ashton Rozendaal, Ethan Dunsbergen, Jack Bowlin, Trace Carlson, Colton Alberts and Connor Deal each added at least one hit or RBI, underscoring the depth of the Hawks’ offense.
Defensive Mastery
On the mound, Connor Deal earned the win after tossing three shutout innings, allowing just one hit and striking out five, while Jordan Dunsbergen closed the fourth with two strikeouts. The pitching staff limited English Valleys to a single hit, highlighting the team’s overall dominance.
The Hawks’ defense was flawless, with every fielder making clean plays and the catchers framing pitches that kept the opposition off balance.
Looking Ahead
With the victory cementing their early-season form, Lynnville‑Sully will travel to face a regional rival next week, aiming to build on the momentum generated by their explosive fourth inning and solid pitching performance.