Orioles open Big8 Slate with a road sweep of Reading. 

The Orioles hit the road to Reading to open Big8 Conference play and came away with two impressive wins while blanking the Rangers on the day 

In game 1 the Orioles broke the game wide open scoring a 9 run 2nd inning while adding 8 runs in the 3rd inning to win 18-0. Lead off hitter Jimmy Maynard led the way with 3 hits and 4 RBI. Ethan Copas continued his hot start to the season with a 3 hit game and 2 RBI. Also chipping in at the plate were Ryan Kempter, Brennen Allman, Grant Holroyd ( a 2b and RBI ), Mason Graves ( 1b and 3 runs scored and Parker Fraley who scored 3 times. The offensive explosion was enough for Brennen Allman who pitched his way to the Big8 win. The righty was sharp allowing just 2 hits while striking out 7 Rangers.   

The Orioles got on the board 1st in game 2 and rode strong pitching performances from Graves and Kempter to an 11-0 win Graves threw into the 5th inning striking out 6 without giving up a hit.  Kempter relieved and struck out the side with the bases loaded in the 5th. Kempter threw 2 innings total and all his out came via strike outs.  The Orioles had their hitting shoes on also in game two as 4 players - Kempter (2 RBI) , Allman, Mickey Connin and Alex Barry -collected  two each each. Holroyd (2RBI) , Copas, Graves and Freshman Christian Craven added hits. craven’s single the 1st of his Varsity career chased home 2 runs which ended the game.  

If the rain stays away the Orioles 3-1 overall and 2-0 in league play will return to action on Thursday at home vs Michigan Center.