Eastern Montgomery had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Parry McCluer on Thursday. The Mustangs put the hurt on the Yosemite Sam with a sharp 13-3 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 back in March.
Coltin Conner and Caleb Jones made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Conner didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Jones tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Conner went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Jones got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Eastern Montgomery is 4-1 when Conner posts three or more RBI, but 3-5 otherwise.
Owen Keith
| 04/23/26 vs Parry McCluer | 4 |
| 04/17/26 vs George Wythe | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Bath County | 1 |
| 04/02/26 @ Bland County | 1 |
| 04/02/26 @ Bland County | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Keith, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Mason Phoenix was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Eastern Montgomery always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Eastern Montgomery now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Parry McCluer, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eastern Montgomery will square off against Giles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Parry McCluer, they will take on Grace Christian at 6:30 p.m. on May 1.
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