After losing to Mariemont the last time they met, Summit Country Day decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Silver Knights blew past the Warriors 12-2 on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Silver Knights.
Jack Phillabaum made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Grayson Houchin
| 05/24/25 vs Mariemont | 4 |
| 05/11/24 vs Taylor | 3 |
| 05/02/24 @ Norwood | 3 |
| 04/25/24 @ Roger Bacon | 3 |
| 04/23/24 vs Roger Bacon | 3 |
In other batting news, Lucas Reder and Grayson Houchin did most of the damage at the plate: Reder went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Houchin went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four hits gave Houchin a new career-high. Bryce McNair was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Summit Country Day was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .520. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Summit Country Day pushed their record up to 16-10 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Mariemont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Summit Country Day and Mariemont are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Silver Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against Purcell Marian at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mariemont, they will welcome Seven Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Stingers will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Warriors surely won't give up without a fight.
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