Staunton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the East Alton-Wood River Oilers with a sharp 18-2 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Staunton considering their two-run performance the match before.
Drake Billings made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Billings has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Billings was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with five RBI and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dillon Pritchett, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Sharp, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Staunton's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15. As for East Alton-Wood River, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12-1 record this season.
Staunton will head out on the road to challenge Southwestern at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m.
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