Edgerton hadn't done well against Eastside recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Blazers. Considering the Bulldogs have won five games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Parker Elden
| 05/04/26 @ Eastside | 8 |
| 04/20/26 @ North Central | 7 |
| 05/02/25 @ Holgate | 7 |
| 03/29/25 @ Miller City | 4 |
| 04/06/26 @ Edon | 2 |
Parker Elden made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Edgerton got a big performance out of Maddox Baker, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Kellen Sanchez was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
The victory (which was Edgerton's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Eastside, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Edgerton will head out to face off against Liberty Center at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eastside, they will venture away from home to square off against Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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