With a playoff game on the line, West Union rose to the challenge on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jumpertown Cardinals a 9-0 shutout. West Union might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 games by six runs or more this season.
Greer Manning made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Manning has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Manning was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jaxon Herod was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Jon Grey Morrisson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
West Union pushed their record up to 15-7 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Jumpertown, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-19.
West Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Jumpertown also has no future games currently scheduled.
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