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Little League roundup: Keweenaw wins

David Archambeau/For the Gazette A close play at first sees the Keweenaw batter thrown out during a game Sunday during the Little League Minors Division 11 Tournament Sunday in South Range.

SOUTH RANGE — In the opening game for both teams in the Little League Minors Division 11 Tournament in South Range, Keweenaw earned a convincing 12-3 victory over Marquette, setting up a game against Portage Lake on Sunday.

At the plate, Riley Kiilunen sparked the offense, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk. Tyler Halonen was also good, going 2-for-3 with three runs scored and one walk.

Joe Halonen racked up 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored. Brady Axford picked up a hit.

Joe Halonen threw one inning, racking up three strikeouts and surrendering one run. Tyler Halonen pitched four innings, picking up 10 strikeouts and earning the win.

Tyler Axford pitched one inning in relief, getting two strikeouts.

Daver Karnosky/Daily Mining Gazette Keweenaw’s Josh Asiala connects with a pitch during a game against Marquette Saturday as part of the Little League Minors Division 11 Tournament Saturday in South Range.

No further scores were reported by press time Sunday night.

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