Staunton's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Metro-East Lutheran Knights with a sharp 10-2 win. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 6-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Matthew Overby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
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At the plate, Reese Bohlen was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two). Aiden Saracco was another key player, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Staunton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Metro-East Lutheran only posted an OBP of .333.
Staunton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Metro-East Lutheran, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-1.
Looking ahead, Staunton will host Lincolnwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Metro-East Lutheran, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 22-3 win against Cahokia on the 22nd.
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