Staunton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Carlinville Cavaliers by a score of 2-1. After a 15-5 finish the last time they played, Staunton and Carlinville decided to play a little more cautiously this time around.
Staunton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Overby, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Staunton didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Carlinville's side, Dom Alepra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
Staunton's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Carlinville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Staunton will challenge Carrollton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carlinville, they will head out on the road to face off against Greenfield/Northwestern at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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