After losing to Mulberry Grove the last time they met, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Aces on Tuesday.
Clive Schlanser was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Connor Vaughn
| 05/13/25 vs Mulberry Grove | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Vandalia | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Ramsey | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Ramsey | 1 |
In other batting news, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City let Connor Vaughn and Kale Hardimon run wild. Vaughn went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Hardimon went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Vaughn a new career-high. Ben Askins was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Mulberry Grove, they dropped their record down to 0-13 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will host Martinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mulberry Grove, they will be playing at home against Neoga at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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