While Creek Wood didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over the Northwest Vikings on Monday. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Red Hawks this season.
Creek Wood got a great performance from Peter Lopez as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Jacob Morris was a standout: he scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ethan Ryals, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Creek Wood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Red Hawks
| 03/10/25 @ Northwest | 10-0 |
| 03/08/25 @ Siegel | 7-6 |
| 03/07/25 vs Northwest | 10-3 |
| 03/03/25 @ Northeast | 12-8 |
| 03/03/25 @ Northeast | 12-7 |
| 02/25/25 vs Watertown | 4-3 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Northwest, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Creek Wood will venture away from home to face off against Columbia Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbia Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Northwest, they will head out on the road to challenge Portland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northwest is facing Portland at the right time seeing as Portland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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