Alton Senior Legion Blanks Maryland Heights Behind Dominant Duo

ALTON — Alton Senior Legion used a combined shutout from Tate Powell and Joe Stephan to beat Maryland Heights 6-0 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Gordon Moore Park.

Alton scored early and never allowed Maryland Heights to gain traction, getting on the board in the first inning when a run scored on a balk. Alton added another run in the third on a wild pitch.

Powell earned the win for Alton, allowing no hits and no runs over three innings while striking out seven and walking two. Stephan worked four innings in relief, giving up two hits and no runs with five strikeouts and one walk.

Leachman took the loss for Maryland Heights. The starter went two innings and allowed one run, which was unearned, on three hits. He struck out none and walked none.

Alton finished with 10 hits. Johnny Kunz led Alton with three hits in four at-bats. Jayce Steinkuehler, Stephan and Kunz each drove in one run.

For Maryland Heights, Aaron Martin and Charlie Devine each had one hit.

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