Published May 17. 2017 11:28AM
May 17, 1991 - Joe Butchko and Dave Figura both hit home runs to help Jim Thorpe post a 10-2 Schuylkill League win over Panther Valley. Figura gives the Olympians an early lead with a solo blast in the first inning, while Butchko connects for a two-run shot in the second. Butchko finishes the contest with two hits and four RBIs, while Mike Kmetz also adds a pair of hits. Joe Kehrli earns the pitching win in relief, striking out six in three scorless innings of work. Thorpe also receives a two-run single from Lee Marzen and an RBI hit from Randy Hydro.