University had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Brush Beetdiggers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted against the Beetdiggers since April 20, 2019.
Gage Viken spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaden Turk, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Will Korby also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .379 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Bulldogs
| 04/16/25 vs Brush | 11-1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Liberty Common | 14-5 |
| 04/05/25 vs The Classical Academy | 6-5 |
| 04/05/25 vs Bennett | 6-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs North Fork | 13-0 |
University's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Brush, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University will face off against Eaton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 2.9, the Reds 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Brush, they will challenge Lyons at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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