9
The number of stolen bases by Republic during the first six games of the season. Gunner Ellison has 4, Garrett Lester 3, and Connor Sandridge has 2.
5
The number of times Tyler Burks has been hit by a pitch already this season. That’s already halfway to the season record of 10 hit-by-pitches set last year by Jared Hughes, through only six games.
10
The number of strikeouts by Gavyn Beckner during a seven-inning performance against Lebanon Friday afternoon. Beckner allowed only two base hits and two walks, but he didn’t get the win because Republic didn’t score until the bottom of the 8th inning, when a 3-run rally gave them a come-from-behind win.
.611
The on-base percentage of Garrett Lester through six games this season. Among players who’ve started every game, Lester’s OBP is the highest. In addition to three hits in ten at-bats, he has drawn seven walks and been hit by a pitch once.