After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Berean Christian, St. Helena was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Pierce Bears 8-1.
Julian Earls and Charlie Blaum made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Earls pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blaum didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Earls has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Earls scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Blaum scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4. Those hits were Earls' first of the season.
In other batting news, Caiden Taylor was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam Beck, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
St. Helena hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pierce struck out 11 times.
St. Helena now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Pierce, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Helena will welcome Summerfield Waldorf at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Pierce, they will look to defend their home field on March 11th against Kelseyville at 4:00 p.m.
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