Tripp Raile’s Clutch Hitting Propels McCook MNB Seniors To Victory Over Minden

Tripp Raile drove in four runs on two hits to lead McCook MNB Seniors past Minden 10-3 on Thursday at McCook. Raile doubled in the third inning, scoring three runs, and hit a solo home run to left field in the second inning, scoring one.

McCook MNB Seniors won thanks in part to six runs in the third inning. Raile doubled, scoring three runs, Bryson Gullion doubled, scoring two runs, and Miles Pollmann singled, scoring one run.

McCook MNB Seniors were the first to get on the board in the first when Kooper Rakes tripled, scoring three runs.

McCook MNB Seniors scored one run in the bottom of the second on a solo home run to left field by Raile on a full count.

Trey Tiller stepped on the hill first for McCook MNB Seniors. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking one. Luke Grollmes stepped on the bump first for Minden. The starter gave up seven hits and 10 runs (seven earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Brody Graham pitched one inning of zero-run ball for McCook MNB Seniors in relief. The reliever gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

Pollmann, Rakes, and Raile each collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors. Trenton Raile, Rakes, and Raile each stole multiple bases for McCook MNB Seniors. McCook MNB Seniors stole eight bases in the game. McCook MNB Seniors turned one double play in the game.

Cael Smith went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Grollmes went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Minden in hits.

Next up for McCook MNB Seniors is a game against Ogallala on Saturday.