Everett barely beat Sexton the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Vikings blew past the Athletics 21-6 on Thursday. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Athletics recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Emmett Leidi made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season.
Isaiah Fundunburks
| 05/14/26 vs Sexton | 4 |
| 05/08/26 @ Ypsilanti | 3 |
| 05/08/26 @ Ypsilanti | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ DeWitt | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Sexton | 1 |
In other batting news, Isaiah Fundunburks was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Owen Prevo, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Everett was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in four consecutive games.
The victory was their first at home, bumping their record up to 3-8. As for Sexton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.
Looking ahead, Everett will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sexton, they will square off against Eaton Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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