GILLETTE, WY – The #4 ranked Sturgis Scooper baseball squad suffered their first loss of the season to the Gillette Riders in game one of a twin bill, 8-4, but bounced back to win the nightcap, 4-2 at Hladky Memorial Stadium.

Gillette got on the board in game one with a run in the second inning to take a 1-0 lead. Riley Hawk then cracked a ball into right field and turned it into an inside the park grand slam in the bottom of the fourth for the Gillette. The Riders used that momentum to earn the game one victory.

Brody Royer took the loss for Sturgis, giving up six hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out six and walking two. Caisen Schilling got the win for Gillette. The pitcher allowed four hits and four runs over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking three.

Royer led Sturgis at the plate, going 1-for-3 on the day. Easton Sabers, Elijah Stroud, Royer, and Jack Jolley each collected one hit for the Scoopers.

Hawk went 2-for-4 for Gillette with five runs batted in. The Riders ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game.

In game two, Sturgis plated three runs in the top of the third inning and held on for a 4-2 win.

Cael Pool earned the win for the Scoopers. The freshman gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out six and walking one. Tate Johnson collected the save. Jaycob Clifford was the losing pitcher for Gillette. The starter allowed three hits and three runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two.

Jeren Andrzejewski led Sturgis Brown with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Brody Royer stole three bases.

Gillette had four total hits in game two. Kobe Craig, Hecker, Kaesin Wood, and Riley Hawk each collected one hit for the Riders.

Sturgis (7-1) is in action next on Saturday as they take on the #2 team in Class A baseball, the Brandon Valley Lynx on Saturday in Spearfish. First pitch is scheduled for 10am.