Baseball Recap: Crab Orchard Has No Trouble Against Cobden

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Carbondale, Crab Orchard was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Cobden Appleknockers with a sharp 17-6 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trojans needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.

Gavin Shaw

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/04/26 @ Cobden	4
03/26/26 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield	3
04/21/26 @ Norris City-Omaha-Enfield	2
04/23/26 @ Galatia/Thompsonville	1
04/17/26 vs Agape Christian	1

Gavin Shaw made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. He is becoming a predictor of Crab Orchard's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 5-11 when he doesn't). Shaw was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Cade Anderson and Brody Watts did most of the damage at the plate: Anderson got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Watts went 2-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, Watts posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Aaron Simich was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Crab Orchard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Crab Orchard's record is now 8-11. As for Cobden, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crab Orchard will face off against Carrier Mills-Stonefort at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cobden, they will challenge Century at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Appleknockers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Centurions have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.