RAPID CITY, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers scored 18 runs in the top of the first inning on 14 hits, overwhelming the Douglas Patriots 20-1 on Friday night at McKeague Field. Sturgis remains unbeaten at 5-0.

The Scoopers went through the batting order twice in the first inning, pounding the ball around McKeague Field. The Patriots scored their lone run in the bottom of the third as Harlan Nelson crossed home plate following a Scooper throwing error.

Tate Johnson earned the win for the Scoopers. The righty shut down the Patriots, striking out five and giving up no hits and no runs over two innings, walking none. Cael Pool collected the save for Sturgis. Riggin Kasuske took the loss for the Douglas Patriots, who fell to 0-4-1 on the season.

Sturgis finished with 16 hits in the game. Elijah Stroud and Brody Royer were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for the Scoopers. Easton Sabers stole two bases in the first inning and the Scoopers had four stolen bases in the game.

Sturgis plays at home on Monday, hosting the Belle Fourche Broncs at Strong Field.