Scott Schebler delivered a pinch-hit single in the eighth inning Monday and scored an insurance run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers trim the Angels, 7-5, in a Major League ballgame.

Schebler, a Prairie grad, is hitting .400 for the Dodgers with 4-for-10 at the plate in five games this season. Schebler played left field Monday after his pinch-hitting appearance.

The Metro Sports Report provides regular updates on all the Metro graduates in pro baseball. Here is the report through Monday, Sept. 7.

SCOTT SCHEBLER (CR Prairie), Dodgers, OF, National League: Schebler has become a valuable member of the Dodgers after being promoted from Triple-A this month. The Dodgers have an 8 1/2-game lead over San Francisco in the NL Western Division as they cruise to the playoffs. Schebler could be making a bid for a spot on the 25-man roster for the playoffs.

CHAD CHRISTENSEN (CR Washington), Fort Myers, OF, High-A, Florida State League (Twins): Christensen finished the season with a .257 batting average with two homers and 39 RBIs. Fort Myers did not make the Florida State League playoffs, despite finishing with the best overall record in their division.

JON KELLER (CR Xavier), Bowie, P, Double-A, Eastern League (Orioles): Jon Keller pitched 2.2 shutout innings Monday in an 8-3 loss to Erie. He allowed only one hit with one strikeout and no walks. Keller has a 0-0 record and 3.55 ERA.

MITCH KELLER (CR Xavier), Bristol, P, Rookie, Appalachian League (Pirates): Bristol has finished the season. Mitch Keller went 0-3 with a 5.49 ERA. He pitched 19.2 innings in six games.