After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Memphis University School, Mattoon was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Althoff Catholic Crusaders.
Joseph Stewart was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple and one RBI.
Stewart wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Shayden Neff, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Fletcher Gregory was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Mattoon now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Althoff Catholic, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Coming up, Mattoon is taking a road trip to square off against Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Althoff Catholic, they will welcome Marissa/Coulterville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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