Colton runs Pomeroy in 1B first round playoffs

The Colton Wildcats baseball team began their 2013 playoff push with 16-1 win.

Playing at home vs. Pomeroy in the No. 1 vs. No. 4 seed game, the Wildcats showed why they had the upper slot.

A season-high seven extra-base hits filled the stat sheet, highlighted by Austin Meyer’s three hits with a triple, Jake Straughan’s three with a double and grand slam, Carter Dahmen’s three with a double and Justin Meyer’s home run.

Straughan pitched all seven innings to throw a one-hitter, striking out eight batters with just one walk.

“This was one of our first home playoff games in at least six years,” s...