After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Oak Lawn brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Bremen Braves on Thursday. Considering Oak Lawn has won 11 matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
John Olejniczak tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Justin Canvin and Ivan Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Canvin went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Gonzalez scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Collins, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Bremen's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashton Cardinal, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Oak Lawn's win bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Bremen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-18 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oak Lawn will take on Oak Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Oak Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Bremen, they will be playing at home against Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Bremen is facing Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus at the right time seeing as Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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