It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Homestead ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top against the Munster Mustangs by a score of 12-9. That's more bragging rights for the Spartans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mason Gutmann
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Mason Gutmann looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Shane Bardwell and Aiden Phillips did most of the damage at the plate: Bardwell got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs, while Phillips went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. With that strong performance, Bardwell is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Luke Haley, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Homestead kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matches.
Homestead's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Munster, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Homestead will welcome Harrison at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Munster, they will host Kankakee Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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