On This Date: April 10, 1968

April 10, 1968 — Tony Pajakinas strikes out 16 batters and earns the pitching win as Marian hands Tamaqua a 7-2 defeat. Pajakinas, who allows just four hits, also comes through at the plate, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored. The Colts, coached by Jonathan Roman, take the lead for good in the fourth inning, breaking a scoreless tie with a five-run frame. Joe Porembo scores two runs for the winners, while Tom Saxon, Francis Leshko, and Rich Wassel all finish with a hit and run scored.