Wouldn't you smile after going deep?
Wouldn't you smile after going deep?
Pitching shines in victory over Kiwanis
6/23/2008
June 18, 2008-

Dan Croak battled for 6 strong innings to carry the Muskego Impact to a 9-2 victory over the Racine Kiwanis(1-4) Wednesday night.  He had to battle more than just hitters to get the win.  Pitching around some unexpected sloppy defense, Croak (2-0, 0.00 ERA) limited the Kiwanis to 2 unearned runs by allowing only two hits and walking none.

The bullpen was superb as David Mihlsimmer pitched a perfect 7th, and newcomer Tim Hoy closed things out with two shutout innings.  Eight of the last 9 outs were via the strikeout, Mihlsimmer fanning 2 in his frame and Hoy recording all 6 of his outs by punchout.

The Impact offense was lead by the middle of the order as 3B Nic Blanchet broke things open with a 2-run triple in the fourth.    1B Andy Liss went 3-4 on the day with a run scored, and DH Bob Dillon hit a solo shot in the 6th.  Leadoff hitter C Josh Beatka had 2 hits and 2 rbi's, and Brian Prusinski came off the bench and went 2 for 2.

The Impact (7-1) play host to the North Shore Knights (3-4) Sunday June 22nd.  The game will be played in Wind Lake at Meyer Park.