Patrick Henry had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They never let the Stryker Panthers onto the board and left with a 12-0 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Patrick Henry has managed all season.
Ian Schwab looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Jardine, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Grant Schwab was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Patrick Henry's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs per game. As for Stryker, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Patrick Henry will challenge Archbold at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Patrick Henry's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Archbold's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Stryker, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Pettisville at 5:00 p.m.
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