Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask River Forest). They were the clear victors by a 24-2 margin over the Gary West Side Cougars on Saturday. The Ingots have beaten the Cougars the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cougars has come to flipping the script.
Josiah Artest was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Artest was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Johnny Brock
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johnny Brock, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Amaury Malave was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
River Forest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .762. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
River Forest's record is now 3-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Ingots beat Gary West Side by a score of 17-1 later that day.
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