Screaming Eagle
| 05/06/25 vs Broughton | 4-3 |
| 05/01/25 @ North Brunswick | 4-2 |
| 04/29/25 vs South Brunswick | 4-2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Hoggard | 13-1 |
| 04/22/25 @ New Hanover | 5-0 |
Ashley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Broughton Capitals 4-3. The victory was familiar territory for the Screaming Eagle, who have now won five matches in a row.
Cane Mehling spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ashley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Coleman Cross, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Cross has posted since back in March. Quinn Bentley was another, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Ashley's win bumped their record up to 21-4. As for Broughton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
Ashley will take on Apex Friendship on Friday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Screaming Eagle surely won't give up without a fight. Broughton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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