Baseball Recap: Silver Stage Nighthawks vs. Pershing County Mustangs
Silver Stage scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Pershing County Mustangs 13-7. That's two games straight that Silver Stage has won by exactly six runs.
Landen Wolf and Blayne Baratti were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Wolf pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Baratti tossed six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Wolf has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Wolf went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs, while Baratti went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kahlil LaCour was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played. Mateo Garcia was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Pershing County's side, Ayden Montes and Aaron Kienbaum did some serious damage despite the final result: Montes scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Kienbaum scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Silver Stage and bumps their season record up to 3-18. As for Pershing County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Silver Stage will play host again on Thursday to welcome Oasis Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Oasis Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Pershing County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Silver Stage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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