St. Stanislaus lost to Pleasure Ridge Park last Wednesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Rock-a-Chaws won by a run and slipped past the Panthers 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rock-a-Chaws have posted since April 12, 2024.

Brooks Ilgenfritz
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Brooks Ilgenfritz and Cole Shirley did most of the damage at the plate: Ilgenfritz went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Shirley scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those two RBI gave Ilgenfritz a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Henry Nunmaker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
St. Stanislaus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
St. Stanislaus' victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-9. As for Pleasure Ridge Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Stanislaus will square off against Forrest County Agricultural at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Pleasure Ridge Park, they will challenge Seneca at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Red Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 21.89 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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