After low-scoring totals in their previous five matchup, Osawatomie brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the Humboldt Cubs with a sharp 12-5 victory on Friday. The Trojans not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 28, 2025 (when they won 15-0).
Dodge Browning and Westley Tanck made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Browning tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Tanck tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Browning has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Browning went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base, while Tanck went 2-for-4 with two runs. Those three doubles gave Browning a new career-high.
Brody Keller
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In other batting news, Brody Keller was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Caden Peterson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Osawatomie was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Osawatomie's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-15. As for Humboldt, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-11.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Cubs beat Osawatomie by a score of 8-6 later that day.
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