Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Silex). Everything went their way against the Mark Twain Tigers on Monday as they made off with a 17-5 win. The victory continues a trend for the Owls in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Joe Dameron
| 04/14/25 @ Mark Twain | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Elsberry | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Montgomery County | 0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Veritas Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/24/25 vs Louisiana | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Joe Dameron was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Dameron was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Chase Mullen was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Evan Mehler, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Silex always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Silex back to even at 3-3. As for Mark Twain, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Silex will challenge Clopton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Owls surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mark Twain, they will take on Van-Far at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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