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Explorers net sweep
The Midland Explorers men’s fastpitch team swept a doubleheader from Tiffany’s of Frankenmuth Saturday night at Emerson Park, winning 9-1 and 8-0.
In the first game, Doug Sleep earned the win while Duke Vanderaark took the loss.
Kyle Beane, Eddy Ketelhut, Steve Roberts, and Todd Schultz each had two hits for Midland. Dave Lach hit a home run for Tiffany’s.
In the second game, Grant Patterson was the winning pitcher and Todd Szagesh the losing pitcher. Craig Crawford had a pair of two-run homers, and Beane, Schultz, and Steve Horning each hit a home run.
The Explorers open the 17-team ASA Major National Tournament in South Bend, Ind., on Thursday at 4 p.m. vs. Dolan & Murphy (Ill.). The tourney runs until Saturday.
©Midland Daily News 2007
Editor’s note: Took a peek at Midland’s draws for the ASA Major and the ISC World. If they manage to win their first game in either or both — they run into Orillia, which held the # 1 spot in the rankings most of the year. Tough road to hoe.