Sterling lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Geneseo, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's matchup. The Golden Warriors blew past the Maple Leafs 8-1 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Golden Warriors have posted against the Maple Leafs since April 23, 2022.
Eli Penne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Sterling is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 9-18 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, Sterling got a massive performance out of Braden Birdsley, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Birdsley a new career-high. Lincoln Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Sterling kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Sterling's victory bumped their record up to 12-18. As for Geneseo, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling will venture away from home to challenge Dunlap at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Geneseo, they will head out to take on Mercer County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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