The Humboldt/Hartford Gamecocks took over first place in the Cornbelt League after a 16-1 win over Flandreau on Sunday, June 5th. The Gamecocks had an 11-run third inning in the five-inning game that ended on the 15-run rule.
Flandreau did score the first run of the game in the top of the first inning on two singles and a double. Those were the only three hits the Cardinals got in the game. The Gamecocks took the lead in the bottom of the first with RBIs by Broc Haldeman and Kyle Bailey. Humboldt/Hartford had only four hits in their 11-run third inning, capped by a grand slam by Bailey. The Gamecocks added three more runs in the bottom of the fifth to end the game.
Bailey had two hits, including the grand slam, and five RBIs. Haldeman had two hits, including a double, and four RBIs. Devon Garry also had two hits, including a double. Noah Vettrus and Adam Hentges both had a single and two RBIs. Joe Hanisch and Cam Quigley both had a hit and an RBI.
Zach Treiber pitched all five innings allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts.