Mingo Central never let their opponents score on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Tolsia Rebels as they made off with a 13-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Miners in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now won six in a row.
Dylan Vance
| 04/02/25 vs Man | 6 |
| 05/02/25 @ Man | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Belfry | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs Phelps | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ WestSide | 1 |
Dylan Vance was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mingo Central is 4-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-11 otherwise. Vance was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Corey Mahon and Aaron Blankenship did most of the damage at the plate: Mahon got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Blankenship went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Mahon has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Noah Newsome was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Mingo Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tolsia only posted an OBP of .227.
Mingo Central's record now sits at 7-13. As for Tolsia, they are on a 19-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-21.
Looking ahead, Mingo Central will welcome Van at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.77 runs per game on average), something the Miners will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Tolsia, they are taking a road trip to challenge Tug Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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