Mater Dei can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over the Vandalia Vandals. The win was just what Mater Dei needed coming off of a 9-3 defeat in their prior matchup.
Urban Stark spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aidan Toennies, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Johnny Hilmes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Mater Dei made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Vandalia, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Mater Dei didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-0 victory vs. Farina South Central on the 23rd. As for Vandalia, they will be playing at home against Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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