Eads had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on the Manzanola Bobcats with a sharp 18-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won nine in a row.
Case Nelson and Adyn Hough were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Nelson struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Hough pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Nelson scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Hough scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs Hough has posted since back in April of 2024.
Stockton Mitchek
| 03/25/25 @ Manzanola | 4 |
| 03/19/24 @ Manzanola | 3 |
| 04/09/24 vs Springfield | 2 |
| 05/04/24 vs Stratton | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Holly | 1 |
In other batting news, Stockton Mitchek was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Spencer Uhland was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Eads always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manzanola only posted an OBP of .077.
Manzanola dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Eads will welcome Holly at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Eads is facing Holly at the right time seeing as Holly is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Manzanola, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Manzanola Bobcats face off against McClave Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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