Rose Hill had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-12 to make it six. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Collegiate Spartans, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Thursday.
As for Collegiate, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7-1. Considering they have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Collegiate's part, Carson Malaise was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Malaise posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Collegiate let Carter Drumright and Max Williams run wild. Drumright went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Williams went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Gavin Klausmeyer, who earned one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rose Hill will venture away from home to face off against Winfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rockets are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a 16-game losing streak. As for Collegiate, they will challenge Mulvane at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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