Hamilton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Sherman Indian Braves onto the board and left with a 12-0 win on Wednesday. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Hamilton yet this season.
Seth Aanestad was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Aanestad was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Adam Bareto was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Velasquez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hamilton's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Sherman Indian, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing United Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Sherman Indian will head out to face United Christian Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Hamilton will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on April 9th.
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