Stark County has not done well against Monmouth United recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Stark County Rebels skirted past the Monmouth United Red Storm 5-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Stark County.
Connor Daum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Daum has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Daum was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Tim Giesenhagen looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Charley Holmstrom and Blair Daum did most of the damage at the plate: Holmstrom scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Daum scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Luke Rewerts was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Stark County now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Monmouth United, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stark County will face off against Wethersfield/Annawan at 4:00 p.m. in Monday's first game. As for Monmouth United, they will be staying on the road in Saturday's first game to face off against Biggsville West Central at 11:00 a.m. Monmouth United is facing Biggsville West Central at the right time seeing as Biggsville West Central is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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