Augusta is 1-9 against Eleva-Strum since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Beavers will look to defend their home field against the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Augusta's offense. They lost 7-0 to Melrose-Mindoro on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Beavers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Eleva-Strum was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They blew past Alma Center Lincoln 13-3. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by ten runs or more this season.
Calvin Barneson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five stolen bases, and three RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michael Lahn, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Eleva-Strum: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Dominic Dregney was another key player, earning one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Augusta's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Eleva-Strum, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Augusta might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Eleva-Strum in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Beavers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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