Pleasant Hill/Western had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-13 to make it 13. They came up short against the Mendon Unity Mustangs, falling 18-0. The Wolves were not able to make up for their defeat to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Mendon Unity, the victory got them back to even at 12-12. Considering they have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Mendon Unity's part, Jayce Huntley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Huntley also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mendon Unity is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 9-11 otherwise. Huntley was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Adler Gray was incredible, going 1-for-2 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Mendon Unity is undefeated when Gray posts two or more runs, but 9-12 otherwise. Skylor Goudschaal was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Pleasant Hill/Western does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mendon Unity, they will head out on the road to square off against Brown County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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