Local Seniors cruise past Atkinson for 8-1 win

HARTINGTON - Dain Whitmire threw a complete game on the way to an 8-1 victory for the Hartington Seniors over Atkinson. The victory was a good recovery just a day after losing to Tabor 11-0.

Whitmire signed to play baseball at Mount Marty College this past Spring, and it is easy to see why he is heading to the next level. The pitcher threw 20 first pitch strikes to 27 batters, showed command that forced 10 ground balls and just one fly out, all while striking out 10 batters on the night. Whitmire also threw 89 pitches, 63 for strikes in the seven inning complete game.

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