Cerro Gordo/Bement can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-7 margin over the Decatur Eisenhower Panthers. Cerro Gordo/Bement's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tyson Moore was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Moore has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Moore was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Michael Freese was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brenden Puckett, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Cerro Gordo/Bement's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-7. As for Decatur Eisenhower, they dropped their record down to 2-13 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Cerro Gordo/Bement didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 loss vs. Arcola on the 15th. Decatur Eisenhower has also already played their next game, an 18-0 defeat against Springfield on the 16th.
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