Lima, OH- Despite a good rally in game one, the Locos would only win game two of the double header against the Stark County Terriers. The first game was a 9-5 loss in eight innings and the second was a 11-7 win in the nightcap.

Despite trailing 5-2 in the bottom of the seventh and final inning in game one of the double header, Garrett Black and Connor Hudnall would both lead off with singles. Then, two batters later T.J. McManus had his first hit of the game, a three run homer that tied the game up at five and would send the game into extra innings. However in the top of the eighth, things would turn for the worse for the Locos after a batter was walked, intentionally walked, and hit by a pitch. Then on a debatable strikeout call, the umpires awarded the Terriers with the winning run on a pass ball. The Terriers would bring in three more runs to end the game 9-5.

However several Locos had a good first game besides the loss. Harry Clark once again had a good day with three hits at four at bats and one run scored. Hudnall also had three hits with two runs scored on five at bats. Will Arnold went 2 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.

Joey Hoelzel had the start for the Locos and would pitch six innings with ten hits and five earned runs. He would have two strikeouts and three walks. Eric Kartman and Zach Sterling would both come on to pitch an inning in relief. Kartman allowed no runs or hits and had one walk. Sterling allowed just one hit, with four runs, only one of which was earned. He had three strikeouts and three walks and would pick up the loss.

Game two for the Locos saw a tough start in the early innings as they would trail the Terriers 4-0 heading into the third inning. But a big third inning would prove to be the difference for the Locos. Cesar Loiz led things off with a triple and then Dustin Dunlop hit a two run homerun to score both. Garrett Black and George Roberts would both single and Andy Chriscaden would single to bring Black home. Ryan Ussery would single and then Will Arnold would then hit a ground rule double to bring home Roberts and Chriscaden. A few batters later and Loiz would be back to single and score Ussery. Dunlop would then have a sacrifice fly to score Arnold. That was then followed up by Black hitting a triple to bring in Loiz and Kyle Niermann (walk) and the Locos never surrendered the lead again. The third inning put them up 9-4. They woud later finish with an 11-7 victory.

Josh Vandemark had the start for game two and picked up the win, his first of the season (1-0). He pitched four innings and allowed nine hits with five earned runs. He would have two strikeouts and one walk. Ethan McKenny and Travis Kottenbrock would combined pitch an inning in relief. McKenny allowed one hit with two runs (one earned) and Kottenbrock would allow no hits or runs. Both had one walk. Adam Clark would pitch the final two innings of the game. he would face just seven batters and allow no hits. He would walk just one and would strikeout five to keep the Locos victory.

Lima improves to 15-7 after the split and is 2.5 games ahead of Licking County to lead the North Division. The Locos will finish thier long home stand with a game against rival Grand Lake Mariniers tonight at 7:00.

Lima, OH- Cincinnati came into the game as the league's best team. But the Lima Locos cruised to 10-1 win that completed a sweep of the Steam, as Lima had won earlier in the season 10-3 in Cincinnati.

Several Locos had a good day at the plate, including Andy Chriscaden, T.J. McManus, and Ryan Ussery. Chriscaden had two hits and runs on three at bats, while McManus had three hits and runs along with one RBI. Ussery would score one run on five at bats, with three hits and two RBI.

Jon Weaver had the start and picked up the win, improving his record to 2-1. He would pitch six innings and only allow four hits with one earned run. He would also post five strikeouts. Adam Tyson would pitch in relief and pick up the save, his second on the season. Tyson had jut one hit and also had a strikeout.

The Locos improve to 14-6 and will continue thier home stand with a double header against the Stark County Terriers. First pitch for game one will be at 5:00.

Lima, OH- Cincinnati came into the game as the league's best team. But the Lima Locos cruised to 10-1 win that completed a sweep of the Steam, as Lima had won earlier in the season 10-3 in Cincinnati.

Several Locos had a good day at the plate, including Andy Chriscaden, T.J. McManus, and Ryan Ussery. Chriscaden had two hits and runs on three at bats, while McManus had three hits and runs along with one RBI. Ussery would score one run on five at bats, with three hits and two RBI.

Jon Weaver had the start and picked up the win, improving his record to 2-1. He would pitch six innings and only allow four hits with one earned run. He would also post five strikeouts. Adam Tyson would pitch in relief and pick up the save, his second on the season. Tyson had jut one hit and also had a strikeout.

The Locos improve to 14-6 and will continue thier home stand with a double header against the Stark County Terriers. First pitch for game one will be at 5:00.

Lima, OH- In the second double header of the weekend Lima picked up another two wins as they slipped by Xenia 4-3 in the first game and cruised to a 12-4 victory in the second game. Game one was a make up of a rain out in Xenia where the Locos led 5-2 before the game was called.

In the first game the Locos were actually listed as the away team because the original game was supposed to be in Xenia. However, it didn't slow down the Locos start as Andy Chriscaden's RBI double would drive in Connor Hudnall to take a 1-0 lead in the first. However the Scouts would answer with three runs to take a 3-1 lead. But the Locos would fight back and in the sixth inning Chriscaden singled and T.J. McManus was walked. Cesar Loiz would pinch run for McManus and after an error allowed Chriscaden home, an error on the Scouts pitcher would allow Loiz to come in to tie the game. In the seventh inning, Will Arnold was walked and a long drive RBI single from Hudnall would bring Arnold home to win the game 4-3.

Luke Bushur had the start for the Locos and picked up the win, his second of the season. He pitched six of the seven innings and only allowed four hits with three runs, two of which were earned. He also posted four strikeouts and two walks. Adam Clark pitched the final inning and would record the save, his second of the season. He would face just three batters and have a strikeout, as well as catching a line drive.

In game two the Locos got things started early as Andy Chriscaden would hit a solo home run in the second inning and Harry Clark was brought in on a George Roberts RBI single. Lima would continue to bring runners in and never looked back as they took a 10-2 lead after a big sixth inning. They would have a total of fourteen hits in game two alone.

Taylor Braun started on the mound for Lima and collected the win, improving his record to 1-1. Braun only allowed six hits with two earned runs in six strong innings. He would also have four strikeouts. Ethan McKenny and Eric Kartman would pitch in relief of Braun. McKenny allowed two hits for two earned runs, while Kartman allowed no runs or hits. Both had a strikeout.

The Locos will be back in action on the Fourth of July as they host the league's best team, the Cincinnati Steam. First pitch will be at 6:00 and fans are welcome to stay after the game to watch the fireworks of the Star Spangled Spectacular, which starts at 10:00.