Brush proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 14) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Strasburg Indians 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Brush also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Wiley Eicher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Mesch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Strasburg's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Bongard, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a double.
Brush's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-13. As for Strasburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brush will take on Platte Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Platte Valley is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so Brush will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Strasburg, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Highland at 4:00 p.m.
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