United stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. They blew past the Portage Mustangs 11-1. Winning may never get old, but United sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Ryan Felix was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Felix has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Felix was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a double.
In other batting news, United let Caden McCully and Isaac Worthington loose on the outfield. McCully scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Worthington scored two runs while going 3-for-4. McCully is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Evan Thomas, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
United has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Portage, they dropped their record down to 7-12 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
United does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Portage, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Meyersdale at 4:15 p.m.
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