The Oshkosh Giants split a Wisconsin State League doubleheader with the Addison Braves. Oshkosh took the first game, 4-3, in nine innings and dropped the nightcap, 4-1. The Giants remain in second place in the WSL.
In the first game, Derek Leighton connected with a two-out single that scored Derek Hiroskey from third after reaching first base safely with a bunt single. Kyle Kannenberg took the win, pitching all nine innings, and fanning three hitters.
Oshkosh held a 1-0 lead going into the top of the seventh inning. Then, with two outs on the board, the Braves managed to score four runs and steal the victory from the Giants. Luke Vosz suffered the loss in 6À innings of work.
Oshkosh 4, Addison 3 (9)
Addison (22-16, 6-12) 002 010 000 — 3 8 2
Oshkosh (15-7, 14-6) 100 110 001 — 4 15 2
Pitchers — ADD: Mike Marren (8¿ IP, 5 K, BB), Dave Ciaglia (0+ IP). OSH: Kyle Kannenberg (9 IP, 3 K, BB). WP: Kannenberg. LP: Marren.
Hitters — ADD: Ian Goldberg 2-5, Keenan Long 2-5 (3 RBI). OSH: Paul Heinkel 3-4 (2 2B), Brad Demmin 2-4 (2B), Lucas Wirth 2-4, Derek Leighton 2-5, Wes Munson 2-5, Derek Hiroskey 2-5 (2B).
Addison 4, Oshkosh 1
Addison (23-16, 7-12) 000 000 4 — 4 4 2
Oshkosh (15-8, 14-6) 000 100 0 — 1 5 0
Pitchers — ADD: Scott Bailey (7 IP, BB). OSH: Luke Vosz (6À IP, 2 K, 4 BB), Ryan Kuepper (¿ IP, K). WP: Bailey. LP: Vosz.
Hitters — ADD: Dave Ciaglia 1-4 (HR, 3 RBI). OSH: Paul Heinkel 2-3.
(Reprinted from The Oshkosh Nortwestern)
