
Spartans
05/06/25 @ Hesperia | 15 |
04/25/25 vs Holton | 14 |
04/14/25 vs Pine River Area | 12 |
04/25/25 vs Holton | 11 |
04/09/25 vs Hart | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mason County Central). They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Hesperia Panthers on Tuesday. With that win, the Spartans brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Kaden Ruiz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Ruiz was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Mason County Central is undefeated when Ruiz posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Toby Reed was a standout: he got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Dominic Greco was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Mason County Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory snapped Mason County Central's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-6 record. As for Hesperia, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Mason County Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Panthers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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