Oilers Split to Start Spring Classic
May 23, 2009 by Coach Schoonover
The Casper Oilers opened up their Spring Classic Tournament games Saturday in Gillette, WY with a split. In game one Casper lost to the Spearfish Spartans 11 to 8. Casper had another 6 run inning haunt them defensively and Josh Atkinson (0-1) took the loss on the hill. Dan Lang had two doubles and Zane Mathson added a solo home run for the Oilers.
Game 2 matched the Oilers with the Mustangs of Rock Springs. The Oiler offense was lead by Clint Ide who was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, 5 runs, and two home runs. Sean Robison added 6 RBIs which included a 3 run homer and a 2 run triple. Troy Hays was 4 for 5 on the day with 5 RBIs.
The Oilers (2-2) will take on the Laramie Rangers at 9am and the Gillette Roughriders at 7pm on Sunday to conclude the pool play portion of the Spring Classic.
