With a playoff win on the line, East Union rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They never let the Vanden Vikings get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Lancers not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 7th (when they won 10-0).
Blake Mount
| 05/07/25 vs Vanden | 5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Manteca | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Oakdale | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Mountain House | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Sierra | 12 |
Blake Mount made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for East Union: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 11-14 otherwise.
In other batting news, Kirk Simoni was excellent, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. East Union is undefeated when Simoni posts two or more runs, but 12-14 otherwise. Peyton Heath was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
East Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
East Union now has a winning record of 15-14. As for Vanden, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-16.
Coming up, East Union will take on Oakdale at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Lancers surely won't give up without a fight. Vanden does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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