Holyoke lost to Akron back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Holyoke Dragons skirted past the Akron Rams 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Holyoke.
Tyson Mosenteen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off nine hits. Mosenteen has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mosenteen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cash Weber, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Wyatt Sprague was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Akron's side, Anderson Filla made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Holyoke's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs per game. As for Akron, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Holyoke by a score of 12-10 later that day.
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