Johnson’s 4 hits helps DGF Post 397 edge Post 400 Comets
FARGO — Landon Johnson went 4-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored to help Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Post 397 to a 7-6 nine-inning win over the Fargo Post 400 Comets on Thursday at Starion Bank Field.
Alex Anderson recorded the winning hit in the top of the ninth inning for DGF, knocking a two-out single to score teammate Zander Deutsch.
Anderson closed things out in the home half of the inning, striking out the side and allowing DGF to hold on.
Down 6-2, DGF plated four runs in the seventh inning to draw even.
The rally started with Johnson singling to center to score Deutsch before Dylan Anderson scored on an error two batters later.
Another base knock from Wes Hoover scored two runs, bringing around Drew Martin and Johnson to tie the game at 6-6.
Hoover and Tanner Cadwell each finished with two RBIs for DGF. Dylan Anderson earned the win on the mound, tossing five innings of work while allowing no runs on one hit with one strikeout and zero walks.
The Comets were led by Gavin Keller and Jack Bjornson, who each finished with 2 RBIs. Owen Smith started on the rubber for Post 400, going four innings while allowing two runs on five hits with two strikeouts and three walks.
Both teams are back in action Monday, July 7. DGF (22-3) visits Breckenridge (5-7) for a single contest at 6:30 p.m. The Comets (7-13) will visit the Casselton Haymakers (7-8) for a twinbill beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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