Tri-Township scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Oregon-Davis Bobcats a 20-0 shutout. Considering Tri-Township has won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Noah Kneifel and Kade Koselke made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Kneifel didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Koselke tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kneifel has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kneifel scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Koselke scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Blain Rust was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Dillon Stewart was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
The victory (which was Tri-Township's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-5. As for Oregon-Davis, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tri-Township will take on Boone Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Boone Grove is coming into the contest with seven straight wins on the road, so Tri-Township will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Oregon-Davis, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Culver Community at 10:00 a.m. Oregon-Davis is facing Culver Community at the right time seeing as Culver Community is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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