Spencer had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Columbus Catholic on Monday. The Rockets blew past the Dons 8-2. While the Rockets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Tyler Peterson
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Tyler Peterson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drake Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Wes Nieman was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Spencer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory keeps Spencer at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average this season. As for Columbus Catholic, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Spencer will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Dons: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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