Mt. Gilead can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past the Cardington-Lincoln Pirates 9-2. This was a revenge game for Mt. Gilead, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-0 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Gage Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kyle St. Clair, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cameron Vickers, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Mt. Gilead's victory bumped their record up to 2-11. As for Cardington-Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Gilead will challenge Ridgemont at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cardington-Lincoln, they will head out on the road to square off against Liberty Union at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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