Granite City's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Springfield Southeast Spartans get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Warriors considering their two-run performance the game before.
The result came thanks to Tucker Kolb's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Granite City is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-9 otherwise.
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At the plate, Clark Goodman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Evan Brewer, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
The victory got Granite City back to even at 10-10. As for Springfield Southeast, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Granite City will take on Cahokia at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Springfield Southeast, they will face off against Pawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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