Edwardsville baseball beats O'Fallon behind Leas

The junior catcher delivered a career-best performance to fuel a sixth straight win for the Tigers.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:56am

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A fractured, cubist painting depicting a high school baseball game, with the players, field, and action broken down into abstract geometric shapes and planes of color.Edwardsville's offensive explosion showcases the team's depth and talent as they continue their strong start to the season.Edwardsville Today

Edwardsville's Sutton Leas had a career day at the plate, collecting four hits and five RBIs to lead the Tigers to a 15-10 win over O'Fallon on April 17. The victory was Edwardsville's sixth in a row as they improved to 9-6 overall and 4-0 in the Southwestern Conference.

Why it matters

The offensive outburst from Leas, who had been competing for playing time, showcases the depth and talent of the Edwardsville baseball team as they continue their strong start to the season. The win also keeps the Tigers undefeated in conference play.

The details

Leas, the junior catcher, went 4-for-4 with five RBIs to lead the Edwardsville offense. The Tigers scored five runs in the second inning and never looked back, building a big lead before O'Fallon made a late push. Edwardsville's top seven hitters combined to go 16-for-26 with 13 RBIs and 13 runs scored.

  • The game was played on April 17, 2026 in Edwardsville.
  • Edwardsville previously beat O'Fallon 7-1 on April 14, 2026.

The players

Sutton Leas

The junior catcher for Edwardsville had a career-best performance, going 4-for-4 with five RBIs to lead the Tigers to victory.

Tim Funkhouser

The head coach of the Edwardsville baseball team, who praised Leas' performance and the overall offensive output of the Tigers.

Brayden Robertson

The O'Fallon player who hit a three-run home run to pull the Panthers within 8-4 in the third inning.

Andrew McKey

The Edwardsville reliever who entered in the sixth inning and shut down O'Fallon to end the game.

Tony Eberlin

The Edwardsville starting pitcher who went five innings.

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What they’re saying

“I've just been working my way in the lineup, and I finally had a good game offensively.”

— Sutton Leas, Edwardsville Junior Catcher

“Hopefully you just get to the yard each day and try to get a little better. But we've had a lot to overcome, and that's where the team factor really comes in. Every guy on our team is important.”

— Tim Funkhouser, Edwardsville Head Coach

What’s next

Edwardsville will play two games in Kentucky on April 18, facing Apollo at 1:30 p.m. and McCracken County at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Leas' breakout performance highlights the depth and talent of the Edwardsville baseball team, which continues to win despite facing challenges. The Tigers' balanced offensive attack and strong pitching have them undefeated in conference play as they look to make a deep postseason run.