Summerhawks 17U team is swept by Asotin County

The Cheney 17U Summerhawks baseball team went 0-2 in a doubleheader against the Asotin County Blues, June 5.

The first game was an 11-1 loss in five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule followed by a 9-1 defeat.

In game one, the Blues’ defense only allowed the Summerhawks one hit. Cheney scored their run after Matthew Riggs hit an RBI double to score Andrew Witt.

“We knew they would be tough,” head coach Austin Sharp said. “Asotin has been in the AA state playoffs a couple of times.”

In game two, Jacob Lauber hit a single to score Devin Cook for the Summerhawks’ only run. Andrew Witt was 2-for...