High School SportsSeptember 9, 2020

Right-hander Gus Garner allowed two runs and five hits over five innings, leading the Advance Hornets to a 10-2 season-opening win over the Bernie baseball team.

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Advance pitcher Gus Garner struck out eight, while walking two and allowing five hits over five innings.
Advance pitcher Gus Garner struck out eight, while walking two and allowing five hits over five innings.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Bernie's John Nimmo sailed through four innings before encountering trouble in the fifth.
Bernie's John Nimmo sailed through four innings before encountering trouble in the fifth.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Hunter Tidwell slides into home plate after being tagged out by Bernie catcher Johnny Vaughn (right) during the second inning. Tidwell was attempting to score from third base on a double steal.
Advance's Hunter Tidwell slides into home plate after being tagged out by Bernie catcher Johnny Vaughn (right) during the second inning. Tidwell was attempting to score from third base on a double steal.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Bernie third baseman Chandler Spitzer (left) and shortstop Tyler Suiter reach for a ball hit by Jack Bailey that resulted in an infield hit in the second inning.
Bernie third baseman Chandler Spitzer (left) and shortstop Tyler Suiter reach for a ball hit by Jack Bailey that resulted in an infield hit in the second inning.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Bernie's Wyatt Nimmo takes a swing against Advance during the first inning.
Bernie's Wyatt Nimmo takes a swing against Advance during the first inning.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Advance's Gus Garner attempts to pick off a runner at first base during the first inning.
Advance's Gus Garner attempts to pick off a runner at first base during the first inning.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
Bernie's Johnny Vaughn singles up the middle during the first inning.
Bernie's Johnny Vaughn singles up the middle during the first inning.DEXTER STATESMAN/Kyle Smith
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