Chester had lost six games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 4-8 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Sparta Bulldogs. The Yellowjackets have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bulldogs, too.
Brenden Malley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Malley was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Ethan Colvis
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In other batting news, Ethan Colvis was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Reagan Sims, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Chester always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
As for Sparta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. Their loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
On Sparta's side, Owen Kueker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Chester didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-3 win against New Athens on the 23rd. As for Sparta, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-2 defeat against Nashville on the 23rd.
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