Okawville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Sparta Bulldogs by a score of 8-7. One positive for Okawville, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Shane Klasing was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. John Schaller was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Okawville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Sparta's side, Zach Bodeker made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bodeker was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Skylar Spivey and James Pillers did most of the damage at the plate: Spivey scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Pillers went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Logan Shelton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Okawville's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Sparta, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-8.
Okawville will play host again on Friday to welcome Steeleville, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. As for Sparta, they will be playing at home against DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. DuQuoin will roll in looking for their 24th straight win, something Sparta surely won't give up without a fight.
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