On Tuesday Ironwood's undefeated season almost came to an end. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Mountain Pointe Pride. While the Eagles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Lane Stilwell
| 03/03/26 vs Mountain Pointe | 18 |
| 04/22/25 vs Kellis | 12 |
| 03/25/25 @ Kellis | 9 |
| 03/01/25 @ Marcos de Niza | 8 |
| 03/06/25 vs Youngker | 7 |
Lane Stilwell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 18 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Those 18 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Stilwell wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Michael Escalera Olivas, who went 1-for-3 with one run. That hit was Escalera Olivas' first of the season.
Ironwood's record is now 4-0. As for Mountain Pointe, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Ironwood is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Youngker at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Eagles 2.2, the Roughriders 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mountain Pointe, they will face off against Chaparral at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The game will give the Pride their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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