Mullen put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let the Thurston Colts onto the board and left with a 3-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Mullen, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Thomas Stewart was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Stewart has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dom Gaumeda, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Mullen pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Thurston, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Mullen will stay at home for another game and welcome La Salle at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mullen is facing La Salle at the right time seeing as La Salle is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Thurston, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Lake Park at 1:00 p.m.
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