Big Sticks Carry Big Stick in Win Over Trappers

DICKINSON, N.D. – The Badlands Big Sticks struck for 6 runs in the first inning off of starting pitcher Seth Brewer and cruised to a 14-3 win over the Pierre Trappers in Expedition League Baseball Thursday night in Dickinson, N.D. Matt Schwellenbach and Gabe Knowles both homered for the Big Sticks who outhit the Trappers 17-9 in the game. Brewer lasted one out into the fourth inning to take the loss allowing 6 runs on 5 hits with only 2 of the runs earned. Nick Fleisher pitched 8 solid innings for the Big Sticks allowing 3 runs. Nick Altermatt homered for the Trappers who lost for the 11th time and for a second straight night. Pierre returns home to begin a brief 3 game series with the Fremont Moo tonight. Game time is set for 7:05 pm at Hyde Stadium with fireworks to follow the game.