The Door County Baseball League returned to action Sunday after a rainout wiped out the previous week’s slate, with four games welcoming in Memorial Day in Week 3 play across the peninsula.
At Sister Bay, Sam Forkert struck out 11, a career high, over seven innings to power the Bays (2-0) to a 12-2 win over the Cubs (0-2) in the team’s home opener, broadcast on 105.1 The GOAT and the NEW Radio Sports Network with Adam Collins and Gary Barta on the call.
Forkert allowed four hits and two runs while walking two as Sister Bay took advantage of early defensive miscues to build a lead. The Bays scored twice in the first inning on an error and added on throughout, including a five-run eighth inning fueled by doubles from Tom Sawyer and Griffin Cole. Cole finished with two RBIs, while Larsen, Forkert and Spencer Krause each had two hits. Sister Bay totaled 11 hits, eight walks and 14 stolen bases without committing an error.
In Baileys Harbor, Kolberg (2-0) defeated the A’s (0-2) 7-4 behind a 13-hit attack. Jack Peterson led the Braves with three hits, including a key double in a three-run second inning, while Austen Dart also collected three hits. Tyler Neinas earned the win, allowing two unearned runs over five innings.
At West Jacksonport, the Islanders (2-0) scored four runs in the fifth inning to pull away for a 6-2 victory over the Ports (1-1). Ray McDonald drew a bases-loaded walk to drive in a run before two errors led to three more. Max Bordeau homered for the Ports in the eighth. Islanders pitchers combined to hold the Ports to five hits while the offense drew 12 walks.
In Maplewood, Egg Harbor (1-1) edged the Mets (0-2) 2-1 in a pitchers’ duel. Nick Kita and Alec Danen each drove in a run in the sixth inning for the Indians. Drake Olsen earned the win with six scoreless innings, and Brady Kita recorded the save. Maplewood managed four hits in the loss.
League play continues next Sunday with a full slate of games. NEW Radio Sport Network and 105.1 The GOAT will be in West Jacksonport for week 4 action as the Ports take on the defending champs from Kolberg. Pregame begins at 1:15 with the first pitch scheduled for 1:30.
