Serena scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Earlville Red Raiders. Serena's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Hunter Staton and Carson Baker made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Staton struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Baker struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Staton scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Baker scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Payton Twait was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Nolan Muffler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Serena's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Earlville, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Serena will head out on the road to take on Amboy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Earlville, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m.
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