Tuesday just wasn't the day for Oakville's offense. They fell just short of the Webster Groves Statesmen by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday. Oakville's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Webster Groves' part, the result came thanks to Jackson Torbit's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Evan Mager was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Simms, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Oakville's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Webster Groves, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakville will take on Hazelwood West at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Oakville's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Hazelwood West has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Webster Groves will take on Festus at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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