Baseball Recap: Make It Two in a Row for Needles

Mustangs

Margin (Wins)

03/05/26 vs North Valley Christian Academy	15
03/27/26 vs Lincoln County	12
03/06/26 @ Parker	7
02/28/26 vs Fernley	7
03/25/26 @ Williams	6

Needles came out on top against Lincoln County on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Mustangs' pitcher stepped up to hand the Lynx a 12-0 shutout. Considering the Mustangs have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

The result came thanks to Brayden Baca's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks.

At the plate, Hudson Smith was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Needles: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Gavin Hazlewood, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.

The win made it two in a row for Needles and bumps their season record up to 8-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Lincoln County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5-1 record this season.

Needles will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lincoln County: the pair will be back at it again later today.