17U Indiana Chiefs Sweep Doubleheader v 18UHammond Hurricanes Black
Game 1: Chiefs 12, Hurricanes 2
The Chiefs got big performances from the first three hitters in their lineup in the first game of the Sunday doubleheader. Jaylen Yarbrough (Bishop Noll) had 2 hits, 2 RBI, and scored 3 times, Nick Podkul (Andrean) had 2 doubles and 2 RBI, and Corey Rusboldt (Chesterton) was 3-3 with a triple, 2 runs, and 2 RBI. On the mound, Matt Dvorscak (2-0, Whiting) went all 5 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits with 5 strikeouts.
Game 2: Chiefs 10, Hurricanes 0
Jaylen Yarbough was a big offensive contributor again with 3 runs scored, 2 stolen bases, and 2 walks. Jimmy Skiff (2-0, Andrean) got the win throwing 4 innings of shutout ball to go along with his 9 strikeouts and 1 hit allowed. Other key players included Alec Skalka (Munster, double), Jamie Johnson (Andrean, 2 runs), Alex Vode (Andrean, 2 RBI) and Justin Mender (Lake Central, 1 inning with 0 runs).
The Chiefs improved to 7-0 while the Hurricanes fell to 2-5.