Casteel has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Queen Creek Bulldogs 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Colts have posted since March 25th.
Caden Marriott looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dallas Hairston, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Jace Diaz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs.
Casteel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive games.
Casteel's record now sits at 18-8. As for Queen Creek, they moved to 17-7 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
As of now, neither Casteel nor the Bulldogs have any future games scheduled.
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