Elk County Catholic scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Johnsonburg Rams 11-1. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Elk County Catholic with their most commanding win of the season.
Colby Nussbaum and Matthew Gilmore made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Nussbaum tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gilmore tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Nussbaum scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gilmore scored a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Lance O'Neill was incredible, going 2-for-2 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Chase Simbeck was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Johnsonburg's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Hoffman, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Johnsonburg hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Elk County Catholic and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Johnsonburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Elk County Catholic will have a chance to go back-to-back against Johnsonburg: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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