Written and photos by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey.
Two Freshmen arms led the Morrison Mustangs to their second Regional win on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Newman Central Catholic field. Aydan Meinsma pitched 5 1/3 innings and held #2 seeded Ashton-Franklin Center at bay, before Koltin Swain closed the final five outs to earn the save in a 13-9 victory.
Swain and Jacob Reed each collected two hits in the Mustangs’ ten-hit attack. The Mustangs needed a big, eight-run, fifth inning to secure the Regional win. They advance to the Saturday, May 20, Regional final game, scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
Ashton-Franklin Center: 1 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 4 – 4 – 0 = 9
Morrison : 0 – 1 – 3 – 0 – 8 – 1 – 0 = 13
Strating awaits a wild throw from Martin.
Runner is on the move.
It was a close play at home.
