Monmouth United was the 13-10 winner over Stark County when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Monmouth United Red Storm fell just short of the Stark County Rebels by a score of 5-3 on Thursday.
For Stark County's part, Connor Daum made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Daum has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Daum was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Tim Giesenhagen looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Stark County let Charley Holmstrom and Blair Daum loose on the outfield. Holmstrom scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Daum scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Luke Rewerts was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Monmouth United's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Stark County, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monmouth United will challenge Biggsville West Central at 11:00 a.m. in Saturday's first game. Monmouth United is facing Biggsville West Central at the right time seeing as Biggsville West Central is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Stark County, they will head out on the road to square off against Wethersfield/Annawan at 4:00 p.m. in Monday's first game.
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