Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Odin/Patoka/Sandoval). Everything went their way against the Grayville Bison on Tuesday as they made off with a 15-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Bison: they've now won six in a row.
Ben Spencer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Spencer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Those hits were his first of the season.
| 04/08/25 @ Grayville | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Elverado | 4 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Hoffman, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. He has become a key player for Odin/Patoka/Sandoval: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Lance Nix, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Odin/Patoka/Sandoval always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got Odin/Patoka/Sandoval back to even at 3-3. As for Grayville, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Odin/Patoka/Sandoval will take on Waltonville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grayville, they will head out to take on Wayne City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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