Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central Mountain). Everything went their way against the Jersey Shore Bulldogs on Wednesday as they made off with a 15-0 win. Considering the Wildcats have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Blake Walker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Austin Frank looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Central Mountain got a massive performance out of Malaky Moyd, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Moyd a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nate Wian, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Central Mountain hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jersey Shore struck out nine times.
Wildcats
| 04/30/25 vs Jersey Shore | 15-0 |
| 04/28/25 @ Shikellamy | 10-0 |
| 04/21/25 @ Selinsgrove | 10-4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Jersey Shore | 6-2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Williamsport | 9-1 |
| + 7 more games |
The victory keeps Central Mountain at an undefeated 12-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average this season. As for Jersey Shore, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-7.
Coming up, Central Mountain will challenge Punxsutawney at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Chucks' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jersey Shore, they will be playing at home against Loyalsock Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.4 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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