Sweet Springs was handed a two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against La Monte on Tuesday. The Sweet Springs Greyhounds put the hurt on the La Monte Vikings with a sharp 18-1 win. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Sweet Springs this season.
Tanner Dohrman made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Dohrman has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Dohrman was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Sweet Springs let Drayton Hampton and Levi Hinck loose on the outfield. Hampton scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Hinck scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryer Fowler, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sweet Springs' victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for La Monte, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-17.
Sweet Springs will be playing in front of their home fans against Slater at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sweet Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for La Monte, they will head out on the road to square off against Santa Fe at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. La Monte is facing Santa Fe at the right time seeing as Santa Fe is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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