With a playoff game on the line, Emery rose to the challenge on Thursday. They never let the American Leadership Academy Eagles onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. Considering Emery has won eight matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Wade Stilson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Stilson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stilson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mason Stilson was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kade Larsen was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Emery's win bumped their record up to 15-11. As for American Leadership Academy, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Emery beat American Leadership Academy by a score of 19-1.
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