Red Bud is 0-5 against Breese Central since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Musketeers will welcome the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Red Bud came out on top against Sparta on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Musketeers put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 7-1 win. The Musketeers haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Trent Sternberg was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucas Schwartzkopf, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Derrick Whelan was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Breese Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They never let East Alton-Wood River get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Saturday.
Breese Central pushed their record up to 17-10 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Red Bud, their victory bumped their record up to 17-5.
Red Bud suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Breese Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2017. Will the Musketeers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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