Well, after a last minute diamond change, the Legionnaires kick started their 2024 campaign on Tuesday evening against the Mitchell Astros. To coach Hollinger’s surprise, the Legionnaires’ offense stumbled out of the block as the Astros pitchers kept the Listowel bats hit less through three. This gave the Astros a chance to strike first, scoring two in the first, courtesy of two walks and a single. This 2-0 lead held strong until the 5th, when Listowel rallied four across the plate. The rally started with a two-run double by Riley, and concluded with a two-run single by Frook. Unfortunately, just a half inning later Mitchell rebounded with four runs of their own in the sixth, then added 3 more runs in the seventh as insurance. On the mound, Listowel used five different pitchers that battled their way inning after inning. Each inning Mitchell had a player reach base, whether this was one of 12 hits or 6 walks given up by the Legionnaires’ pitching rotation. Despite a late surge, Listowel’s offense just never found its groove posting only 6 hits and striking out 12 times. In the end, Mitchell made the trip back down highway 23 with a 9-5 victory.
Up next, Listowel will hit the road this long weekend with a Saturday Doubleheader in Hamilton, then back at home on Sunday and Tuesday.
Legionnaires Three Stars
- Willaims (Offensively 1/3, with 1 SB, & 1R ; Pitching-wise had 1IP, 0R, 2K, 1 H, 0BB)
- Harrison (Offensively 1/2, with 1B and BB; Pitching wise had 2.1 IP, 0R, 3K, 1BB)
- Nichol (Offensively 1/2, with 2B and 1RBI; Pitching wise had 1.2IP, 3K, 3BB, 2R)
Listowel "11U" Legionnaires 