In what's become a running theme this season, Pittsfield gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Mendon Unity Mustangs a 9-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Pittsfield also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Justin Pennock and Brennan Tomahve were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Pennock didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Tomahve struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Pennock went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double, while Tomahve scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Pittsfield let Lane Foster and Hayden Gratton loose on the outfield. Foster scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Gratton went 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Gratton is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kaden Ferguson, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
Pittsfield's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for Mendon Unity, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3.
Pittsfield will head out on the road to challenge Augusta Southeastern at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pittsfield is facing Augusta Southeastern at the right time seeing as Augusta Southeastern is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Mendon Unity, they will head out on the road to square off against Quincy Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mendon Unity is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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