Baseball Recap: Adrian triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Tristan Hayes

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 3:07pm

Baseball Recap: Adrian Maples vs. Tecumseh Indians

Adrian came tearing into Wednesday's contest with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Tecumseh Indians 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Adrian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Julius Robichaud spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Tristan Hayes was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tyler Bruggeman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Adrian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season. As for Tecumseh, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Adrian will take on Madison at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Tecumseh, they will be playing at home against Clinton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

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