Windham's Junior Legion Gets Back on Track; Defeating South Portland 3-0

Baseball - JR Legion

July 6, 2010

By David Field

 

Riley Williamson delivers for Windham. Riley recorded the win while striking out six and only walking two batters in a complete game shutout. David Field photo.

 

Windham-Despite the sweltering conditions, Windham’s Junior Legion improved their record to 7-1 defeating South Portland 3-0.

 

Riley Williamson was the starting pitcher for Windham and finished the game recording six strikeouts and allowed two walks.  Williamson got his offensive help from Joe Bryant, Code Dube and Joe Francoeur.

 

Ryan Whiting gets up on his toes to avoid being hit by the pitch. David Field photo.

 

In the first inning, Joe Bryant reached base on a single.  Bryant reached second on a passed ball and got to third on Cody Dube’s fielder’s choice.  Shawn Francoeur hit a single to centerfield to drive Bryant in and record the winning run.

 

In the third inning, Cody Dube found the plate after reaching base on an error by the South Portland third baseman.  Dube was driven in on a single hit by Dylan Taylor. 

 

Joe Francoeur hits a single in the sixth inning. Joe scored on a Joe Bryant single. David Field photo.

 

In the sixth inning, Windham loaded the bases.  Joe Francoeur started things off with a single.  John Weymouth was hit by a pitch and Nick Sundquist drew a walk.  Joe Bryant hit a single to drive in Francoeur to add another insurance run.

 

Catch the Windham Junior Legion Squad this Thursday in Windham at 5:30 when they face Cumberland.