Waterville-Elysian-Morristown scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Randolph Rockets. This was payback for Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, who suffered a 24-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ivan Pratt spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Jackson Dahl and Luke Michael did most of the damage at the plate: Dahl scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Michael scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brady Murphy, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Randolph, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown will be playing in front of their home fans against United South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown is facing United South Central at the right time seeing as United South Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Randolph, they will head out on the road to square off against Blooming Prairie at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Blooming Prairie will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Randolph surely won't give up without a fight.
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