Pershing County barely beat Incline the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Mustangs blew past the Highlanders 17-1 on Thursday. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Trenton Rhodes made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rhodes was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Ayden Montes looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Taylor Montes was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Houston Allen, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Mustangs
| 03/12/26 @ Incline | 14 |
| 03/07/26 vs North Tahoe | 10 |
| 03/07/26 vs North Tahoe | 10 |
| 03/03/26 @ North Tahoe | 2 |
| 02/28/26 vs Battle Mountain | 9 |
| + 8 more games |
Pershing County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Pershing County's record now sits at 6-2. As for Incline, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Pershing County will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Highlanders: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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