Eastridge hadn't done well against Batavia recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Lancers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Blue Devils an 8-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lancers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Evan Bishop
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Evan Bishop was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Eastridge is 4-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-6 otherwise. Bishop was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Xzavier Hughey was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. James Dietz was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
The win got Eastridge back to even at 7-7. As for Batavia, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastridge will challenge Greece Athena at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Batavia, they will take on Mendon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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