East hadn't done well against Mifflin recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Punchers. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
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Dustin Straley made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Straley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of East's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Dominic Cross was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with seven stolen bases and four runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Glenn Simpson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
East always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mifflin only posted an OBP of .296.
The win made it two in a row for East and bumps their season record up to 4-4. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Mifflin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
East wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 19-0 loss against Whetstone on the 6th. Mifflin has also already played their next matchup (against Centennial), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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