It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Gananda Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Lyons Lions. The Blue Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by six runs or more this season.
Maddox Stoughton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Stoughton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Those stolen bases marked the first that he has snagged this season.
Henry Shutts
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In other batting news, Gananda Central let Henry Shutts and Jackson Giancursio run wild. Shutts went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles, while Giancursio went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Shutts a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Will Schneemann, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.
The win made it two in a row for Gananda Central and bumps their season record up to 3-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Lyons, their record is now 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Gananda Central is set to face off against their familiar foe Red Creek at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lyons will challenge rival Marion at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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