Miscues lead to Rockets' loss (07/07/06)

The 12th inning proved to be the undoing for the Portland Rockets Thursday.

Playing their second game in as many days, the Rockets fell 3-2 to Indiana Wesleyan at Marion.

Though the Rockets out-hit their hosts, things fell apart in the 12th after Indiana Wesleyan singled, then bunted twice. Misplays by the defense led to Wesleyan’s winning run.

The Rockets runs were provided by a clutch single by Casey Waters with two out in the 5th inning and a sacrifice fly by Cory Locke. Portland stranded runners in scoring position in both the 10th and 11th innings.

The loss drops the Rockets to 11-2 in league play and 15-6 over all.

The Rockets will host Midwest Prospects of Indianapolis at noon on Saturday.

Pennville 5K

A 5K run is planned in Pennville on Saturday, July 15, in connection with the Pennville Legion-Lions Fair. The run will start at 8 a.m.

Runners should register at the Pennville Fire Station beginning at 7:30 a.m. that day. For more information, contact Randy Thomas at (260) 731-1417.

Fall to Catalina

Jay County’s summer swim team fell to undefeated Catalina 614-593 on Thursday in a tight meet that came down to the final relays.

The loss drops Jay County to 9-1 on the season.

Triple-event winners include Eme Miller, Lucas Holcomb, Anne Vormohr, Sophie Bader, and Adam Young. Double-event winners include Cori Vormohr, Aaron Hudson, and Sok Vormohr. Single-event winners include Mary Hudson, Sam Miller, and Levi Hummel.[[In-content Ad]]