The progress was evident during Saturday’s meeting against St. Charles. Unfortunately, it didn’t result in victory. The Warrenton Post 122 Senior Legion team lost 6-0 in a performance that was …
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Post 122 Remains Winless After Shutout
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By Derrick Forsythe, Record Sports Editor
The progress was evident during Saturday’s meeting against St. Charles.Unfortunately, it didn’t result in victory.The Warrenton Post 122 Senior Legion team lost 6-0 in a performance that was significantly better than their last meeting against the same team two weeks prior.Coach Ken Dildine says regardless of how outstanding the defensive effort is, Warrenton’s offense is still stagnant.“It was a tough loss, because the boys are starting to put it all together,” said Dildine. “We’re starting to seal the game a lot better than we did at the beginning of the season.”While the fielding effort was much improved, timely hitting is still a major concern for Warrenton.On Saturday, it appeared that trend might shift as Jakob Junker, Trevor Bradshaw and Kenny Dildine opened the game with consecutive singles. Ultimately, none advanced home.“The bad part is we’re still not hitting the ball,” said Dildine. “Younger players are starting to step up, but we’re just not getting those timely hits that we need.”Junker opened the game on the mound, allowing four runs through five innings.“He got the ball up on a couple of occasions and they were able to tag it,” said Dildine. “He did a really good job, but I didn’t want to burn him out too much because we’ve got a long week.”Paul Inman entered in relief for the final four innings, giving up two more runs.“Inman came in and pitched very well,” said Dildine. “He got a little wild and gave up two runs, but he battled back the way we know he can.”Despite the shutout, Dildine says the statistics weren’t indicative of his team’s performance.“On paper it was a good game,” said Dildine. “We got beat whole-heartedly the first game of the season. It was a very good breakthrough for them.”A young team showed signs of having found its identity. Players that were filling a limited role earlier in the season have begun to exhibit confidence.“One of the biggest turnarounds we’re seeing right now is with Austin Dixon,” said Dildine. “He made some great plays and is really striving to be a better ballplayer.”Post 122 was also scheduled to play last Friday and on Monday, but both contests were cancelled.
Warrenton Post 122 Senior Legion player Taylor Duvel fields the ball during a recent contest.
