
Musketeers
04/14/25 @ Columbia | 10-8 |
04/10/25 vs Chester | 2-0 |
04/08/25 @ Chester | 17-0 |
04/07/25 @ Marissa | 8-3 |
04/01/25 @ Dupo | 16-2 |
+ 2 more games |
Red Bud took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Columbia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Musketeers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles on Monday, sneaking past 10-8. The victory was nothing new for the Musketeers as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Red Bud got a big performance out of Brayden Schlesinger, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs Schlesinger has posted since back in March. Cadin Voss was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Red Bud was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive games.
Red Bud pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Looking ahead, Red Bud will be playing in front of their home fans against Okawville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.57 runs per game on average), something the Musketeers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Columbia, they will venture away from home to take on Roxana at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Shells' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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