
Indians
04/17/25 vs Meadowdale | 19-0 |
04/16/25 @ Greenon | 11-1 |
04/11/25 vs Catholic Central | 6-0 |
04/09/25 vs Fairbanks | 14-1 |
04/07/25 @ Fairbanks | 7-3 |
+ 2 more games |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mechanicsburg). They never let the Meadowdale Lions get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory on Thursday. The win was just business as usual for the Indians, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Colton Walborn and Carter Browning made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Walborn struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Browning tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Walborn has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Walborn went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double, while Browning went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Mechanicsburg let Shane Eckstein and Conner Eyink run wild. Eckstein went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Eyink went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those runs were Eckstein's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Liam O'Laughlin, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mechanicsburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mechanicsburg pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team's won by an average of 10.5 runs thus far. As for Meadowdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Mechanicsburg will welcome West Liberty-Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Meadowdale, they will square off against Trotwood-Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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