Staunton River had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it five. They lost 10-0 to the Brookville Bees. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Golden Eagles' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Brookville, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.3 runs this season.
For Brookville's part, Bryce Tolbert looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tolbert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, John-Parker Newman and Camden Brown did most of the damage at the plate: Newman got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Brown got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. That double marked the first that Newman has hit this season. Aiden Munshi was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Staunton River will face off against Lord Botetourt at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cavaliers have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Brookville, they will take on Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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