The CAM Cougars had an impressive 11-2 win over the Exira-EHK Spartans Wednesday night thanks to a strong day on the mound from Chase Spieker. The Spartans were the first to score with an RBI grounder from Jaiden Pettepier towards first base in the top of the 1st inning. Jack Follmann had a response for the Cougars with a sharp RBI single out to center field to tie the game 1-1. Exira-EHK took advantage of an infield error to take the lead back at 2-1 after two innings. The third is where things opened up for CAM as they scored 4 runs to take control off of two doubles and 4 base hits. It started with a Jack Follmann RBI double who had an impressive night going 3-4 with 2 RBI’s. The third inning made the game 5-2 and the Spartans would never get close again. The Cougars scored 2 runs in each of the next three innings and the game ended after the top of the 7th. CAM starting pitcher Chase Spieker pitched an impressive game, where he threw seven effective innings having only 4 hits, 1 earned run, and striking out 8 on the night.

Head Coach Drew Ticknor was impressed with the fielding and lack of errors from the Cougars infield on the night.

A key factor on the overwhelming win for CAM was the focus from starting pitcher Chase Spieker.

The win bumps CAM up to 4-3 and they will stay at home to face a competitive Lenox team on Thursday night. Coach Ticknor would like to see the same consistency from his team heading into that game.

The Spartans fall to 4-3 on the loss and will travel home to host Panorama on Thursday.