Baseball Recap: Altamont Drops Highest Score of Season Against Mulberry Grove

Indians

Team Score (Highest)

05/06/25 vs Mulberry Grove	20
03/20/25 vs Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond	14
04/22/25 vs Tuscola	12
04/10/25 vs Vandalia	11
03/22/25 @ Carlyle	11

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Altamont). They were the clear victors by a 20-5 margin over the Mulberry Grove Aces on Tuesday. With that victory, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.

Carson Milleville was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Keegan Schultz was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Bell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one double.

Altamont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .683. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Altamont's win bumped their record up to 16-6. As for Mulberry Grove, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the loss, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Coming up, Altamont will face off against Greenville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Comets will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mulberry Grove, they will challenge Brownstown/St. Elmo at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.