Mt. Markham not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 16, 2025 (when they won 9-0). They were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over Canastota. The Mustangs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Canastota, too.
Caden Walker and Logan Plows were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Walker tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Plows struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off nine hits. Walker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Walker earned two RBI, one run, and one stolen base, while Plows got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Owen Jones was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Mt. Markham's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Kayden Plows, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Mustangs
| 04/22/26 vs Canastota | 54.1% |
| 04/17/26 @ Westmoreland | 45.7% |
| 04/15/26 @ Frankfort-Schuyler | 38.7% |
| 04/13/26 vs Clinton | 35.5% |
| 04/01/26 vs Auburn | 25% |
| + 12 more games |
Mt. Markham always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2025.
Mt. Markham's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Canastota, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Markham will challenge Oriskany at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Canastota, they will square off against Hamilton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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