Gar/Pal drops two to Pomeroy, sweeps SJEL

The Garfield/Palouse baseball team played their home opener Tuesday, April 23, for a doubleheader win over St. John/Endicott/ LaCrosse.

After weeks of home games cancelled or moved to playable fields elsewhere, Gar/Pal (6-3) took the field in Garfield for 11-3 and 8-3 wins.

In game one, Vikings freshman Kane Weiker got his first varsity start and first win, going six innings.

“Six strong innings, consistent strikes,” said coach Mike Jones.

In game two, Gar/Pal took the game in the fifth inning, called for darkness.

At bat, Ely Hawkins went 4-for-7 over the two games with a double and three sin...