Chesterton’s starting pitching has carried them to a solid start to the season, but Tuesday night Portage had an answer.

The Indians pounded out 10 hits and took advantage of nine walks in picking up a 10-0 Duneland Athletic Conference victory.

Leading 1-0 heading into the fourth inning, the Indians exploded for four runs and chased Trojan starter Jake Post. A three-run double off the bat of Gabe Acevedo to straight away centerfield was the big blow.

Chesterton never got the bats going to make a comeback as Zach Jenks was the only Trojan to get a hit (two singles).

SCORING BY INNINGS

Portage 021 412 -- 10 10 0

Chesterton 000 000 -- 0 2 0

2B -- Gabe Acevedo, Dave Jercha (P). 3B -- Andrew Brown (P). Pitching Summary -- Portage -- Cody Jackson (6 IP, 2 H, 8 K, 1 BB); Chesterton -- Jake Post (3 2/3 IP, 7 H, 1 K, 7 BB), Mike Albano (1 1/3 IP, 2 H, 1 K, 2 BB), Bobby Humphreys (1 IP, 1 H, 1 K, 1 BB). WP -- Jackson. LP -- Post.

The Chesterton junior varsity baseball team continued to roll up impressive performances with an 8-2 victory over Portage on Tuesday.

The Trojans exploded for 12 hits, including two each from Corey Rusboldt (2 RBI’s) and Brandon Roeske (3 RBI‘s). Jacob Andert added a two-run single and Mitch Kobitz had a double.

Aery Pratt didn’t need the help as he scattered three hits and struck out six in picking up the complete-game victory.

Posted 5/4/2011