Lima, OH- The Locos returned to play after the All Star break with a split in a double header with Lake Erie. The Locos won the first game 11-1, but lost the second game 9-2.

A eight run fifth inning helped the Locos prevail in a close 2-1 game. Dustin Dunlop and T.J. McManus both had home runs in the game. Will Arnold, Connor Hudnall, and Matt Morse each had a double. Catlan Kendrick started on the mound and pitched two innings allowing just one hit and one unearned run. Taylor Braun and Eric Kartman would come and pitch in relief, each allowing just one hit. Braun would pick up the win and have four strikeouts, while Kartman had three.

In game two the Locos were unable to really get anything started as they fell 9-2. Matt Morse would lead the Locos in hitting with a triple, while Connor Hudnall and Ryan Ussery each had a double.

Zach Helewski had the start and would pick up his first loss on the season. He pitched three innings of five hit baseball, with three earned runs. He had two strikeouts and one walk. Adam Tyson would pitch one inning in relief allowing just one hit, but earned runs with one strikeout and one walk. Travis Kottenbrock would pitch two innings and allow three hits with three runs (two earned). He would notch three strikeouts and two walks. Ethan McKenny would finish the game with three innings of just two hit baseball. He would also post two strikeouts.

Lima continues to lead the North Division and the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League with a 18-11 record. The Locos host Licking County tonight at Simmons Field. First Pitch is at 7:00.