Monmouth-Roseville had lost six straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-18 to make it seven. They lost 18-8 to the Sherrard Tigers. That's two games in a row now that the Titans have lost by exactly ten runs.
Nick Huston was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three runs.
As for Sherrard, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
On Sherrard's side, Brady Peterson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits. Peterson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sherrard let Harrison Curry and Eli Matson run wild. Curry fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2, while Matson went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Matson has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Garrett Woodward was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monmouth-Roseville will challenge Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Comets will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sherrard, they will square off against Kewanee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Boilermakers have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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