07/18/2025
Switalski’s Big Day Propels Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U Past Jr EUP Wood Ducks
By GameChanger
Eli Switalski drove in five runs on four hits to lead Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U past Jr EUP Wood Ducks 17-5 on Thursday at Menominee. Eli Switalski singled in the first scoring two, singled in the third scoring two, singled in the second scoring one, and doubled in the fifth scoring one.
Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Tanner Basinski singled, scoring two runs, Lucas Greenier singled, scoring one run, Eli Switalski singled, scoring two runs, Peyton Basinski singled, scoring one run, Blake King grounded out, scoring one run, and Jacob Jones was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Lucas Greenier singled to center field, Eli Switalski singled down the left field line, and Walter Samples walked, each scoring one run.
Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by Rylan Rosso and Eli Switalski.
Eli Switalski earned the win for Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U. The right-handed pitcher allowed seven hits and five runs (one earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out one and walking seven. Scott Bowen took the loss for Jr EUP Wood Ducks. The starter went one-third of an inning, giving up eight runs on five hits, striking out none and walking two. Will Quesenberry appeared in relief for Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U.
Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U tallied 14 hits in the game. Lucas Greenier and Tanner Basinski each collected multiple hits for Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U. Eli Switalski, Jacob Jones, Peyton Basinski, Walter Samples, and Rylan Rosso each stole multiple bases for Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U. Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 13 stolen bases for the game. Ga***rd Baseball Club 17U turned one double play in the game.
Number seven hitter, Scott Bowen, showed the depth of Jr EUP Wood Ducks's lineup, by leading them with two hits in three at bats. Eric Ardoin, Connor McKee, and Darren Johnson each drove in one run for Jr EUP Wood Ducks. Hazen Hudson led Jr EUP Wood Ducks with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game.