Owensville is 4-0 against Steelville since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Owensville Dutchmen will look to defend their home field against the Steelville Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Owensville is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Vienna (and have done all season long). Owensville was the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Vienna on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Owensville.
Chase Weirich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Weirich has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Weirich was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Layne Evans was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Logan Bailey, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Steelville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Belle a 12-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Steelville with their most commanding win of the season.
Owensville's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 10-13. As for Steelville, their win bumped their record up to 4-11.
Owensville took their victory against Steelville in their previous matchup back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 11-1. Will Owensville repeat their success, or does Steelville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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