By Narrative Science/PointStreak Stats

Lethbridge Bulls Split Two Games Against Brooks

Jul 27, 2016 | 6:27 AM

LETHBRIDGE – The Lethbridge Bulls jumped out to an early lead in the first game against the Brooks Bombers and captured a 15-2 victory on Tuesday at Spitz Stadium.

Five runs in the first three innings allowed the Lethbridge Bulls to put the game away early.

A two-run home run by Mitch McGeein in the first inning and a solo home run by Matthew Warkentin during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Lethbridge Bulls.

Warkentin had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits.

Thomas Garland picked up the win for the Lethbridge Bulls. He allowed no earned runs, four hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings of work.

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Evan Douglas paced the Brooks Bombers at the plate. Douglas went 1-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the ninth inning.

Zachary Campagne (0-4) was the game’s losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

The Lethbridge Bulls pounded the Brooks Bombers pitching, as six hitters combined for 13 hits, 12 RBIs and 11 runs scored.

Meanwhile, it was a different story in the second game. Triston Hill went 3-3 at the plate, sparking the Brooks Bombers to a 3-1 victory in seven innings over the Bulls.

Joe Cooney pitched lights out for the Brooks Bombers. The Lethbridge Bulls managed just three hits off of Cooney, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out five during his six innings of work.

Nathan Lainhart ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out six, and allowed three runs.

The series now shifts to Brooks for a game on Wednesday night.