Baseball Recap: Webster Thomas takes down Mendon in a playoff battle

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 1:10pm

Baseball Recap: Webster Thomas Titans vs. Mendon Vikings

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Webster Thomas had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Mendon Vikings. The win was nothing new for Webster Thomas as they're now sitting on seven straight.

Joey Presutti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Parker Carley, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Shane Talbot was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Webster Thomas' victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8. As for Mendon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-9.

As of now, neither Webster Thomas nor Mendon have any future games scheduled.

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