Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Piper). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the West Chargers a 13-0 shutout on Monday. The Pirates have beaten the Chargers the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Chargers has come to flipping the script.
Carter Laird and Mason Porter did most of the damage at the plate: Laird went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Porter went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most runs Laird has posted since back in April. Judah Monhollon also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Pirates
| 05/12/25 @ West | 48.3% |
| 04/17/25 vs Leavenworth | 42.4% |
| 04/11/25 @ St. James Academy | 36.1% |
| 04/08/25 @ Basehor-Linwood | 34.4% |
| 05/07/25 vs Shawnee Mission North | 32.1% |
Piper was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Piper's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-9. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-15-3 record this season.
Piper will challenge Mill Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West, they will square off against Topeka on Wednesday. The Chargers are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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