Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Mecklenburg). Everything went their way against the Rocky River Ravens on Friday as the East Mecklenburg Eagles made off with an 18-2 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Eagles with their most commanding win of the season.
Jeremiah Golden
| 03/03/25 vs Porter Ridge | 4 |
| 02/25/25 vs Berry | 2 |
| 03/07/25 @ Rocky River | 1 |
| 02/24/25 vs Myers Park | 1 |
Jeremiah Golden made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of East Mecklenburg's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Golden was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Oliver Heller looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Samuel Thompson was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kees Harrington, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
East Mecklenburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win got East Mecklenburg back to even at 3-3. As for Rocky River, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Mecklenburg will face off against Cuthbertson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Rocky River, they will head out to take on Berry at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Rocky River is facing Berry at the right time seeing as Berry is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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