Johnson strikes out 15 in S-M triumph

STAPLES - Gunner Johnson pitched a one-hitter and struck out 15 as Staples-Motley defeated Bertha-Hewitt 5-0 Tuesday night.

Johnson walked five as S-M improved to 10-1.

S-M's Tyler Jenniges was 3-for-3 with a run and two RBIs and Anthony Jenkins was 2-4 with a run, double and RBI. Alex Jansson, Trevor Ness, Chad Beebe each had one hit.

Bertha-Hewitt 0 1 0

Staples-Motley 5 8 0

WP: Gunner Johnson. LP: Ryan Denny. Record: SM 10-1. Next: SM at Pequot Lakes 6:30 p.m. Thursday.