Barnum came out on top against Carlton on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Bombers never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bombers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Landen Oetterer and Conner Blake were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Oetterer tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Blake didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. At the plate, Oetterer got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base, while Blake went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That home run was Oetterer's first of the season.
In other batting news, Barnum let Sean Strandberg and Eli Gilbertson run wild. Strandberg got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Gilbertson went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that Gilbertson has hit this season.
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| 05/05/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/17/25 - Away | 5-0 W |
| 04/28/22 - Away | 6-1 W |
| 05/13/21 - Away | 7-11 L |
| 05/13/19 - Home | 6-2 W |
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Barnum's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Carlton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Barnum will host Cromwell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.17 runs per game on average), something the Bombers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carlton, they will venture away from home to face off against McGregor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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