Baseball Recap: Mt. Markham Mustangs vs. Adirondack Wildcats
In what's become a running theme this season, Mt. Markham gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 16-7 margin over the Adirondack Wildcats. Mt. Markham's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nathan Pcola was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Pcola has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Pcola was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Mt. Markham let Jamison Young and Logan Plows loose on the outfield. Young went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Plows went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two doubles. Young has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Wyatt Young was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The win was the sixth in a row for Mt. Markham, bringing their record for this year to 7-2. As for Adirondack, they now have a losing record at 5-6-1.
Mt. Markham didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-1 victory vs. New York Mills on the 4th. Adirondack has also already played their next match, a 6-5 win against Westmoreland on the 4th.
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