La Farge extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-14 in the process. They came up short against the De Soto Pirates, falling 16-0. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 6-1 to the Pirates when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for De Soto, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-9 record this season. Considering they have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For De Soto's part, Peyton Crager looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Crager is becoming a predictor of the Pirates' success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 5-8 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Finn Wrobel was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Bryce Schultz was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Farge will venture away from home to take on Kickapoo at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for De Soto, they will square off against Luther at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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