Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Etna). They never let the Trinity Wolves get on the board and left with a 13-0 victory on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Emmett Stacher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Etna is 6-1 when Stacher posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise.
In other batting news, Ashton Elam was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Noah Hubbard was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Etna hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trinity struck out 13 times.
Lions
| 04/04/25 vs Trinity | 13-0 |
| 05/10/24 vs Hamilton | 14-3 |
| 05/03/24 vs Mt. Shasta | 13-2 |
| 05/03/24 vs Mt. Shasta | 6-1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Hoopa Valley | 11-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Etna pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Trinity, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Etna beat the Wolves by a score of 30-1 later that day.
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