Tigers
| 03/29/25 vs Biggsville West Central | 15 |
| 03/18/25 @ Fulton | 13 |
| 05/05/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 12 |
| 04/14/25 vs Riverdale | 11 |
| 05/08/25 vs Monmouth-Roseville | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sherrard). Everything went their way against the Monmouth-Roseville Titans on Thursday as they made off with an 18-8 win. Considering the Tigers have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Brady Peterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits. Peterson was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Harrison Curry and Eli Matson did most of the damage at the plate: Curry fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2, while Matson went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Matson is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played. Garrett Woodward was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Sherrard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory (which was Sherrard's third in a row) raised their record to 14-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-18 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sherrard will welcome Kewanee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Boilermakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.84 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Monmouth-Roseville, they will host Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Comets will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight.
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