After only one run in their last game, Holgate made sure to put some runs up on the board against Gorham Fayette on Saturday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over the Eagles. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Zack Boecker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Holgate is 2-1 when Boecker allows three or fewer hits, but 2-9 otherwise. Boecker was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Austin Medina was a standout: he went a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Holgate's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Vincent Peck, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Holgate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Tigers
05/03/25 @ Gorham Fayette | 19-2 |
05/02/25 vs Edgerton | 1-14 |
05/01/25 @ Edon | 2-8 |
04/29/25 vs Montpelier | 5-8 |
04/28/25 @ Miller City | 0-10 |
Holgate's win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Gorham Fayette, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holgate will take on Wauseon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gorham Fayette, they will square off against Emmanuel Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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