Lakota East Thunderhawks used a big early surge to power past Hamilton, 8–2, on Wednesday at Hamilton High School.
The Thunderhawks broke the game open with a six-run second inning. Reinhart drew a bases-loaded walk, Magato delivered a two-run double, an error brought in two more, and Egloff capped the rally with an RBI single. East also struck first in the opening inning, taking advantage of a Hamilton error to plate two runs.
Magato led the offense, driving in four runs on two hits, including a key two-run double. Corbett, Egloff, Kuemmel, Byrd, and Reinhart each added a hit, while the Thunderhawks showed patience at the plate with six walks.
Byrd earned the win in the circle, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out seven. Lipps added a scoreless inning in relief. Lakota East also turned a double play defensively.
Hamilton was led by Sams with two RBIs, while Baker collected two hits from the leadoff spot.
Lakota East (4-2, 1-1) returns to action Friday with a road game at Fairfield.
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