With a playoff game on the line, South Beloit rose to the challenge on Monday. They blew past Orangeville/Aquin Catholic 17-6. South Beloit's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Richard Carlson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Carlson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Carlson was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Jacob Wilhite was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Gage Pasiecznik was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Orangeville/Aquin Catholic's side, Gavin Roth made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
South Beloit's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Orangeville/Aquin Catholic, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-19.
As of now, neither South Beloit nor Orangeville/Aquin Catholic have any future games scheduled.
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