Mabel-Canton had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They never let the Schaeffer Academy Lions onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory on Tuesday. Mabel-Canton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Nolan Garness and Isaac Underbakke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Garness pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Underbakke struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Garness scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Underbakke scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mabel-Canton got a massive performance out of Tyler Larson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Darian Hershberger was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Mabel-Canton made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Schaeffer Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Mabel-Canton will take on Fillmore Central/Lanesboro at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mabel-Canton is facing Fillmore Central/Lanesboro at the right time seeing as Fillmore Central/Lanesboro is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Schaeffer Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Houston at 4:30 p.m. Houston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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