Schlarman couldn't quite beat Oakwood on Monday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt last Saturday. The Schlarman Hilltoppers fell just short of the Oakwood Comets by a score of 10-8. Schlarman has struggled against Oakwood recently, as their contest on Monday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Jerrius Atkinson was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Atkinson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Atkinson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Liam Billings, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Oakwood's side, they let Cort Vermillion and Jackson Dudley loose on the outfield. Vermillion scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances, while Dudley scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-6. Brody Taflinger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Schlarman's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Oakwood, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.
Schlarman will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman at 4:30 p.m. Schlarman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Oakwood, they will head out on the road to take on North Vermillion at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakwood is facing North Vermillion at the right time seeing as North Vermillion is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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