Mendon Unity came tearing into Friday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 19-4 margin over the Augusta Southeastern Suns. Mendon Unity's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Avery Frese made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Frese was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Cody Shaffer was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ben McClelland, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Augusta Southeastern's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aundre Roberts, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Mendon Unity pushed their record up to 10-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Augusta Southeastern, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Mendon Unity didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 12-0 win vs. Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia on the 13th. As for Augusta Southeastern, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Camp Point Central at 4:30 p.m. Camp Point Central and Augusta Southeastern are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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