Spartans
| 05/07/25 vs Rogers | 24 |
| 04/21/25 @ Rogers | 20 |
| 04/28/25 @ Woodward | 18 |
| 04/12/25 @ Northwood | 13 |
| 04/23/25 vs Waite | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Start). They blew past the Rogers Rams 24-0 on Wednesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Spartans considering their two-run performance the match before.
Braden Bowman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Brandon Scott looked comfortable as he went 4-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Joe Buck was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Start is undefeated when Buck posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Emari Green, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Start always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .707. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Start's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Rogers, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Start will welcome Emmanuel Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Rogers, they will square off against Scott at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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