Utica home talent remains in first place with win over Footville

The Utica Association earned a 5-2 win over the Footville Outlaws on Sunday, July 14 at Utica Field.

Max Gartzke led the A’s, going 2x4 with two RBIs and a triple. Tyler Soule, Ben Hildebrandt and Connor Kalinowski each went 2x4 with an RBI.

Jacob Sanders recorded two hits, while Brock Wanninger, Jason Hougan and Carson Knapp each had a base hit.

On the mound, Wanninger pitched a complete game. Wanninger recorded seven strikeouts, gave up seven hits and allowed two earned runs. Wanninger remains undefeated in Sunday League starts this season.

Utica (10-1 overall, 6-1 division) faces Cambridge (9-2, 5-1) at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 at Racetrack Park in Edgerton. Utica holds a one game lead over Evansville for first place in the Southeast South standings.

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGS

- As of Sunday, July 14

1) Utica (10-1 overall, 6-1 division)

2) Evansville (7-5, overall, 5-2 division)

3) Stoughton (4-7 overall, 2-5 division)

4) Albion (4-7 overall, 2-4 division)

5) Footville (4-8 overall, 2-5 division)