Shawnee had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it 12. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wapakoneta Redskins. The Indians were not able to make up for their loss to the Redskins from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Shawnee saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Menke, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for Wapakoneta, the win keeps they at an undefeated 11-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.9 runs this season.
On Wapakoneta's side, the team relied heavily on Griffin Mericle, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double. Ethan Brandt also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Coming up, Shawnee will take on Columbus Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wapakoneta, they will face off against Defiance at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Redskins surely won't give up without a fight.
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