
Scorpions
04/22/25 @ Sierra | 23 |
05/08/25 vs Mitchell | 21 |
03/20/25 @ Palmer | 16 |
04/24/25 vs Sierra | 12 |
03/29/25 @ Palmer | 10 |
Sand Creek's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mitchell Marauders a 21-0 shutout. Considering the Scorpions have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Lucas Whited made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Avyn Walter was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Sand Creek: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Nolan Stratton, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Sand Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .550. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Sand Creek now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Mitchell, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-16.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sand Creek beat the Marauders by a score of 15-3 later that day.
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