Red Bud had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Okawville on Tuesday. The Musketeers put the hurt on the Rockets with a sharp 11-1 victory. The Musketeers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Derrick Whelan made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Tyson Bohnert
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyson Bohnert, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Landon Ruebusch was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Red Bud hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Okawville struck out 11 times.
Red Bud pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Okawville, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Coming up, Red Bud will square off against Gibault Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Okawville, they will host Odin/Patoka/Sandoval at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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