Start had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Monday. They never let the Rogers Rams onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering Start has won four games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Ethan Walentowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Walentowski has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walentowski was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Bryce Creecy and Jalyn Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Creecy scored two runs and stole two bases, while Brown scored three runs while going 1-for-2. Creecy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Braden Bowman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Start's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. As for Rogers, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Start will square off against Waite at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rogers, they will head out on the road to take on Lima Senior at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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