In what's become a running theme this season, Otis gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Stratton Eagles with a sharp 15-6 win. That's more bragging rights for Otis, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Erick Thorn and Gavin Price were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Thorn pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Price struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. At the plate, Thorn scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Price scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Otis let Mitchell Stivers and JJ Ward loose on the outfield. Stivers scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5, while Ward got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Tayte Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Stratton's side, Brody Webb was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Otis' victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Stratton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Otis beat Stratton by a score of 7-6 later that day.
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