Mount Pleasant had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-run drubbing they dealt Gray Stone Day on Tuesday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 21-2 victory. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Conner Griffin looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Easton Huneycutt
| 04/01/25 @ Gray Stone Day | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ South Stanly | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs West Rowan | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Albemarle | 1 |
On the hitting side, Easton Huneycutt was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Maddox Barrier was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Mount Pleasant was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
Mount Pleasant pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Gray Stone Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Mount Pleasant will challenge West Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Gray Stone Day, they will square off against North Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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