By Anthony Gorges
JC Post
After having their season-opening game postponed on Thursday, the Junction City Brigade opened up their 2024 season on Friday night in Junction City.
The Topeka Warhawks quickly jumped ahead 2-0 in the second inning, but the Brigade stormed back and put up five runs in the fourth inning to grab the lead and never looked back. Junction City added a run in the fifth inning with a home run to extend their lead to 6-2.
The Warhawks rallied in the late innings and even had the tying run on base in the ninth, but the Brigade were able to seal the victory, thanks to an unconventional double play to end the game.
A nice showing of Brigade fans were in attendance for the home opener, with 403 fans attending the first game of the summer at Rathert Field.
Following the Junction City Brigade victory, fans enjoyed a firework show to start off the season.
With the victory, the Brigade are 1-0 on the season and will play the Warhawks again on Saturday night, but this time in Topeka.