Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Myers Park). Everything went their way against the Palisades Pumas on Friday as the Myers Park Mustangs made off with an 11-2 win. With that victory, the Mustangs brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Thomas Jokinen was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season.
In other batting news, William Jordak was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Davis Johnson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mustangs
| 03/14/25 @ Palisades | 12 |
| 03/11/25 vs Palisades | 7 |
| 03/08/25 @ Richmond | 5 |
| 03/07/25 @ Ballantyne Ridge | 7 |
| 03/06/25 vs Marvin Ridge | 6 |
| + 21 more games |
Myers Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in February of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for Myers Park and bumps their season record up to 7-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Palisades, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Myers Park will host Charlotte Catholic at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Palisades, they will be playing at home against South Mecklenburg at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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