Watertown scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Fort Atkinson Blackhawks as the Watertown Goslings made off with a 10-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Watertown with their most commanding win of the season.
Eliot Roethle tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Landon Fendt was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jacob Hurtgen, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Watertown pushed their record up to 6-7 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Fort Atkinson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watertown will take on Monona Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monona Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Watertown's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Atkinson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Beaver Dam at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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