After low-scoring totals in their previous four match, Wood Memorial brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the Cannelton Bulldogs with a sharp 16-0 win on Monday. The game marked the Trojans' most dominant victory of the season.
Houston Schoonover made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Wood Memorial's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-9 when he doesn't). Schoonover was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Maks Lecocq looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Landon Cason was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Wood Memorial is 2-1 when Cason posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Talan Strickland, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Wood Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since the start of last season.
Trojans
| 05/19/25 @ Cannelton | 16-0 |
| 05/17/25 vs Pike Central | 0-9 |
| 05/15/25 @ South Spencer | 1-11 |
| 05/12/25 vs Barr-Reeve | 2-13 |
| 05/10/25 @ Mt. Vernon | 1-11 |
Wood Memorial's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Cannelton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Coming up, Wood Memorial will be playing in front of their home fans against Evansville Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cannelton, they will challenge South Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rebels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.75 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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