Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Harker). They never let the Westmoor Rams get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 27, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Shaurya Jain and Mason Brooks made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Jain struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Brooks tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Jain also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Harker is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. At bat, Jain went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Brooks went 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most doubles Jain has posted since back in March of 2024.
Matt Macmillan
| 03/25/25 @ Westmoor | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Pajaro Valley | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Jefferson | 1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Valley Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Matt Macmillan was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Jackson Powell was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Harker always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westmoor only posted an OBP of .227.
The win got Harker back to even at 3-3. As for Westmoor, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harker will square off against Priory at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harker's pitchers better be ready for this one: Priory has averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Westmoor, they will take on Crystal Springs Uplands at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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