Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Exeter). They blew past the Verona Wildcats 17-2 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won seven in a row.
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Brexton Bowman made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Exeter is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-3 otherwise. Bowman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Those hits marked the first that he got this season.
In other batting news, Exeter let Cameron Brattin and Kason Nelson run wild. Brattin scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Nelson scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those runs were Brattin's first of the season. K Crowe was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Exeter always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .677. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Exeter's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Verona, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Exeter will venture away from home to square off against Lockwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Verona, they will head out to challenge Greenwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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