With a playoff game on the line, Teutopolis rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over the Cumberland Pirates. Teutopolis' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Logan Lawson looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Teutopolis got a massive performance out of Austin Borries, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zac Niebrugge, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Teutopolis pushed their record up to 21-11 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Cumberland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
As of now, neither Teutopolis nor Cumberland have any future games scheduled.
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