OAKES, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Oakes didn’t waste anytime getting back in the win column as they defeated Ellendale 15-0 in three innings. The game lasted for a total of 57 minutes as Oakes scored a total of 11 runs in the second inning.

Everyone in the starting lineup scored for Oakes and seven of the nine batters got hits. Right-fielder Fletcher Willprecht got four RBI (13) and is now tied for the team lead with second baseman Conor Schall who got one himself in this game. Shortstop Garret Meehl, third baseman Howie Neustel, left-fielder Steele Hansen, catcher Joey Heim, and center-fielder Alex Nelson each had two RBI as well. Designated hitter David Schmitz and first baseman Jaidy Gebhardt were both beaned twice in their two plate appearances with Gebhardt being awarded an RBI for his HBP in the second inning.

Right-handed pitcher Brady McKenna was just one walk away from perfection in his short start with four strikeouts to boot. His earned-run average for league play is now down to a miniscule 2.86 with a WHIP of just 1.36.

Oakes improves to 8-3 on the season and will face Enderlin on Thursday on the road for their final regular season game before their regional tournament scheduled from July 19th-22nd in Enderlin.