After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, Watseka was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Everything went their way against the Schlarman Hilltoppers as they made off with a 23-9 victory. With that win, the Warriors brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Andrew Shoemaker
| 05/09/25 @ Schlarman | 4 |
| 04/29/25 @ South Newton | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Grant Park | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs LeRoy | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Herscher | 1 |
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Andrew Shoemaker was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-6 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. He has become a key player for Watseka: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-13 otherwise.
In other batting news, Seth Dirks was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Watseka is 2-1 when Dirks posts two or more runs, but 5-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Payton Schaumburg, who went 3-for-6 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Watseka kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 8.8.
Watseka's record is now 7-13. As for Schlarman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Watseka will square off against rival Milford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Schlarman is set to challenge their familiar foe Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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