Moeller defeated Butler 10-6 thanks to a strong start. The Crusaders scored on a single by
Blane Schmitt in the first inning, a single by
Griff Cady in the first inning, and a single by
Nathan Manley in the second inning.
The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Moeller collected ten hits and Butler had nine.
After Butler scored two runs in the top of the sixth, the Crusaders answered with two of their own. Butler scored when Alex James singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run and Case Bennett singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Moeller then answered when
Connor Christenson singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.
Moeller took the lead for good with two runs in the second inning. Manley singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.
Nate Gaerke earned the victory on the mound for the Crusaders. Gaerke went four innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one.
Carson Marsh threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Marsh recorded the last five outs to earn the save for Moeller.
Bennett took the loss for Butler. The hurler surrendered five runs on six hits over one inning.
Clay Burdette started the game for the Crusaders. The right hander surrendered four runs on two hits over one and one-third innings, striking out one
The Crusaders tallied ten hits in the game. Christenson, Manley, and Schmitt each had multiple hits for Moeller. Christenson led the Crusaders with three hits in four at bats. Moeller tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Manley led the way with two.
Butler racked up nine hits in the game. Bennett and Cayden Borchers all managed multiple hits for Butler. Butler didn't commit a single error in the field. Luke Mitchell had the most chances in the field with five.
Moeller improves to (22-2) with one regular season game left vs Bishop Fenwick!
Final Score:
BUTLER 6
MOELLER 10
Stats Link: https://gc.com/t/spring-2022/moeller-varsity-crusaders-621be2043f7064ab61109394
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