Monday just wasn't the day for Black River's offense. They suffered a tough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Kellogg Panthers on Monday. The contest marked the first time this season in which Black River was not able to get on the board.
For Kellogg's part, Tristan Boze made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Boze has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Boze was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Chad Stopher was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Gauge Stampfler, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Black River's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Kellogg, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Black River will take on Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kellogg, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Galesburg-Augusta at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Kellogg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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