The Lenox Tigers baseball team had an 11-0 shutout victory against the Audubon Wheelers on Thursday night. From the first inning with a passed ball run to put the Tigers up 1-0, Audubon never looked comfortable throughout the evening. In the top of the 2nd Lenox acquired 3 runs from 3 walks, 2 batters hit by a pitch, and a RBI single to put them up 4-0 over the Wheelers. The downward trend continued for Audubon as they could only muster up 3 hits at the plate and showed signs of frustration during the entirety of the game. Things  completely tipped in favor for Lenox in the top of the 5th as they were leading 5-0. The inning started off strongly for Audubon as pitcher Brody Schultes retired the first two batters he faced. With one out to go, the Tigers stayed patient at the plate getting back-to-back walks to put two runners on and with an RBI single from Wylie Brokaw things started to fall apart for the Wheelers. Lenox had a total of 5 base hits and 3 walks to collect 6 runs and ultimately the win. Gabe Funk came out in the bottom of the 5th to retire the side and give the Tigers the run rule victory.

Lenox starting pitcher Gabe Funk had a nice day on the mound giving up no runs, 3 hits, 3 strikeouts, and 1 walk. Audubon’s best batter on the day was Carson Mike who had a walk and a base hit. Wheeler head coach Eric Borkowski’s message to his team after the game was learning how to accept making mistakes and continue to stay focused.

Coach Borkowski’s one positive takeaway from the game was the way his team was able to make solid contact with the ball.

One theme the that the Wheelers need to embrace is learning to overcome mistakes. If the Wheelers can, they can keep their heads up high with 4 games left on the regular season schedule.

The loss drops Audubon to 1-22-1 and they head to Martensdale-St. Mary’s on Monday. Lenox improves to 16-6 with the victory and will play Central Decatur on Friday.