The PCM Mustangs have been active in recent baseball contests, posting a 2‑1 record over a span that included a decisive win over Greene County, a shutout of Pella Christian, and a narrow loss to Grand View Christian.
Win Over Greene County
On May 27 the Mustangs erupted for 12 runs, capitalizing on four errors by the Rams while limiting them to a single hit. Coby DeRaad and Bode Blackburn each contributed two hits, two RBIs and a run, while Abe Kiernan doubled, scored twice, drove in two and stole a base. Izaac Bagby’s first varsity start ended with a win, allowing just one earned run, and Landon Siedlecki threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief. Jaden Houser added a hit, a run and a stolen base, and Gavin Gibbs swiped two bases, helping the team finish with eight hits and zero errors.
Shutout of Pella Christian
The following game against Pella Christian showcased a masterful performance by Roston McCarty, who tossed a one‑hitter with 14 strikeouts over seven innings, guiding PCM to a 4‑0 victory. The Mustangs built a 1‑0 lead through three frames before exploding for three runs in the fourth. Andrew Tucker, Kiernan and Hood each delivered key hits, while Bagby’s double and RBI anchored the offense. The team posted five hits, committed no errors, and improved to 2‑0 on the season.
Loss to Grand View Christian
A setback arrived on May 29 against Grand View Christian, where the Mustangs fell 5‑1. Despite trailing 1‑0 through four innings, PCM could not rally. Bagby’s double and RBI, along with a single from DeRaad, were the only highlights. Pitcher Shay Burns took the loss, while Titus Jordan and Nate Riley powered the opposition with multiple hits and a home run. Luke Jordan’s 13 strikeouts were not enough to offset the 5‑1 deficit.