Southeastern Local extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They came up short against the Cedarville Indians, falling 15-1. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Cedarville, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4. The contest marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
For Cedarville's part, Xavier Pauling made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Pauling has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. He has become a key player for Cedarville: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Wyatt Percival was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with six RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Zach Creeden was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
While Southeastern Local had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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