Lakers AA close out Church Tournament strong with big win

LEWISTON, Idaho – A four RBI day from Michael Owens and Hunter Fann catapulted the Kalispell AA Lakers to a massive 18-6 win against the RCA 18U Green team out of Kennewick, Washington, Sunday.

The Lakers bats came alive early, as they took an early 8-0 lead in the first three innings. Luke Nikunen hit a double in the second to score a run and followed it up in the third with a triple to drive in another. He finished the day with three RBIs and went 3-for-3.

Eight out of the nine Lakers’ batters recorded a hit and everyone in the lineup scored a run. Jackson Heino pitched five innings to get the win and the game was called early in the sixth.