Dieterich scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine 22-4. With that victory, Dieterich brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Dominic Ashley and Gavin Meinhart were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Ashley pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Meinhart tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. At the plate, Ashley got on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Meinhart scored four runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaxon Funneman was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Landen Keck was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances.
Dieterich's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dieterich will take on Effingham at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Effingham's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Dieterich's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, they will head out on the road to challenge Neoga at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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