Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cherryvale). They put the hurt on the Fredonia Yellowjackets with a sharp 17-5 victory on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Chargers needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Peyton Modich
| 04/22/25 @ Fredonia | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Caney Valley | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Southeast | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Galena | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Columbus | 2 |
Peyton Modich was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. That run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Cherryvale let Braxton Whittley and Ethan Umbarger run wild. Whittley got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Umbarger went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Umbarger a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Rouselle, who earned three runs and two stolen bases.
Cherryvale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cherryvale's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. As for Fredonia, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Cherryvale will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Yellowjackets: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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