Red Bud had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Hamilton County Foxes. That's more bragging rights for the Musketeers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Olivia Geralds
| 05/10/25 vs Hamilton County | 9 |
| 05/09/25 @ Belleville East | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Sparta | 7 |
| 05/01/25 vs Wesclin | 8 |
| 04/28/25 @ Belleville West | 4 |
| + 5 more games |
Olivia Geralds made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Geralds wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Julia Whelan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Whelan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Red Bud's record is now 20-7. As for Hamilton County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Bud will square off against O'Fallon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Musketeers are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hamilton County, they will face off against Carmi-White County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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