Freshman Luke Teschke pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Monticello Sages used a balanced offensive attack to beat Tolono Unity 7-1 Tuesday afternoon in Illini Prairie Conference boy's baseball action from Tolono.
During pregame warmups, the Rockets put aside their long-standing rivalry with Monticello to honor Officer Chris Oberheim with Unity and Monticello logos wrapped in the caption "UNITED FOR 703" - referencing Officer Oberheim's badge number in the Champaign Police Department, who was tragically killed last week during a domestic dispute.
Once the game started, it was all Sages. Joey Sprinkle led the Sages with three hits with a pair of RBIs. Jacob Trusner drove in two fr the Sages.
Teschke allowed an earned run and struck out six. Cole Smith closed the door on the victory with a scoreless seventh inning.
The Sages are scheduled to host Unity Thursday.