St. Helena had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Middletown on Tuesday. The Saints put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 11-3 victory. The Saints haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
The team relied heavily on Julian Earls, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Henry Ray, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Saints
| 05/06/25 @ Middletown | 11-3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Cloverdale | 9-3 |
| 04/18/25 @ Upper Lake | 11-1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Lower Lake | 4-3 |
St. Helena's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Middletown, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Helena will take on Fort Bragg at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Timberwolves will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight. As for Middletown, they will square off against Upper Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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