The Junction City Brigade picked up their ninth win in ten tries on Sunday at Rathert Stadium when they stepped out of the Mid Plains League to defeat the Kansas City Monarchs 11-7.

The Brigade used a seven-run sixth inning to open up the game and rally from a two run deficit going into that frame. The big blast was a grand slam home run by Aaron Samaniego who was sent in as a pinch hitter  in the sixth inning with the score tied 4-4. “I think I watched one ball and then the next pitch it was a splitter, kind of high, left it up. ” Aaron added, I didn’t think I got it but it didn’t feel too good off the bat, but I guess I did get it.” That was Samaniego’s first home run of the season.

The Brigade also got a solo home run from Grant Goldston in the win. Relief pitcher Daniel Bachura came in during the 8th inning after the Monarchs had cut a seven-run lead down to four, and helped stop Kansas City from scoring any more. Cameron Kay pitched a scoreless ninth inning for Junction City.

The Monarchs, who are generally comprised of older players than the Mid Plains League teams, had defeated the Brigade 15-1 back on June 3rd at Rathert Stadium.