After only two runs in their last game, Hoover made sure to put some runs up on the board against McKinley on Wednesday. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won three contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jake Donaldson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that he snagged this season.
In other batting news, Jack Andes was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Hoover's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Carter Lukens was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Vikings
| 04/16/25 @ McKinley | 37.5% |
| 04/12/25 @ Dublin Coffman | 22.2% |
| 04/12/25 @ Olentangy Liberty | 18.2% |
| 04/09/25 vs GlenOak | 22.7% |
| 04/08/25 @ GlenOak | 36% |
| + 21 more games |
Hoover was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Hoover's record is now 6-4. As for McKinley, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-3.
Hoover will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bulldogs: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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