Cerro Gordo/Bement can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Unity Christian Lions. The high-scoring effort was just what Cerro Gordo/Bement needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Brayden Strack made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Strack was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tyson Moore was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Ian Bettinger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Like Cerro Gordo/Bement, Unity Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Haiden Stocks. He struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Stocks has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stocks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jackson PettyJohn was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zach Hesse, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cerro Gordo/Bement's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Unity Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cerro Gordo/Bement will take on Fisher at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fisher is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Cerro Gordo/Bement will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Unity Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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