Churubusco scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hamilton Marines a 12-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Ethan Hartsock was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Hartsock has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hartsock was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keaton Blessing, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jayden Dunham was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory made it two in a row for Churubusco and bumps their season record up to 3-10-1. As for Hamilton, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Churubusco will head out on the road to face off against Southwood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hamilton, they will take on Edon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hamilton is facing Edon at the right time seeing as Edon is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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