Breese Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Sunday. They put the hurt on the Vandalia Vandals with a sharp 14-5 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Breese Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Benny Lehman and Bryce Wieter were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lehman pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Wieter struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Lehman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Lehman scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Wieter scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Griffin Thomas was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Miles Browne, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
Breese Central is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. As for Vandalia, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Breese Central will be playing at home against Freeburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Freeburg will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Breese Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vandalia, they will head out on the road to square off against Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hillsboro is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Vandalia will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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