Staples-Motley lost to Breckenridge back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Cowboys with a sharp 14-4 victory. Considering the Cardinals have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
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Ben Tyrrell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. He has become a key player for Staples-Motley: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-5-1 otherwise. Tyrrell was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Silas Claussen and Cooper Tappe did most of the damage at the plate: Claussen went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Tappe went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Colbe Tappe also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Staples-Motley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive contests.
Staples-Motley picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 3-6-1. As for Breckenridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Staples-Motley will head out on the road to square off against Sauk Centre at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals are facing the Mainstreeters at the right time seeing as the Mainstreeters are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Breckenridge, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lake Park-Audubon at 4:30 p.m.
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