Cherryvale's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Eureka Tornadoes 36-6. The match marked the Chargers' most dominant win of the season.
Peyton Modich made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Modich was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
Carsen Ellis
| 05/01/25 @ Eureka | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Fredonia | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Caney Valley | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Fredonia | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Caney Valley | 1 |
In other batting news, Cherryvale got a massive performance out of Carsen Ellis, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those four runs gave Ellis a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Umbarger, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Cherryvale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cherryvale's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Eureka, they dropped their record down to 0-12-1 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home.
Cherryvale will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Tornadoes: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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