Charlestown has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.78 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They blew past the New Washington Mustangs 25-10. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won nine in a row.
Dylan French
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Dylan French made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. French was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kaleb Bohannon was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Calum Stowe, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Charlestown always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Charlestown's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for New Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charlestown will welcome New Albany at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for New Washington, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southwestern at 5:00 p.m.
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