After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Boardman brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Harding Raiders an 11-0 shutout on Tuesday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Boardman has managed all season.
Tyler Kirlik was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Kirlik has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kirlik was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaden Mayhew was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Grayson Eicher was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Harding's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Montgomery Hart, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base.
Boardman's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Harding, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Boardman didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-3 victory vs. Lakeview on the 18th. Harding has also already played their next contest, a 7-0 loss against Newton Falls on the 18th.
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