Duchesne can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over the South Callaway Bulldogs. That's two games straight that Duchesne has won by exactly seven runs.
Jackson Nikodym spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cayden Wolfe, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and six RBI. Another player making a difference was Sam Jost, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Duchesne's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-10. As for South Callaway, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Duchesne didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-1 win vs. Palmyra on the 27th. As for South Callaway, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Eugene, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
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