Montgomery Takes Down Mighty Oaks

Montgomery County Community College's offense exploded in a dominant two-game sweep of Salem Community College on March 31 and April 1, combining for 50 runs in a pair of high-scoring victories.

Game 1: Montgomery 26, Salem 4 (March 31)
Montgomery wasted no time setting the tone, erupting for 17 runs across the first two innings, including a 15-run second inning that put the game out of reach early. The Mustangs piled up 15 hits and drew an impressive 17 walks in the shutout victory.

Sophomore standout Brett Minnich led the offensive onslaught, going 4-for-6 with two doubles, a home run, and a staggering 11 RBIs. Joshua Camacho and Nathan Woodbury each homered and combined for seven runs scored, while Mike Strechay also added a home run and two RBIs.

On the mound, Chris Southard earned the win, tossing four innings while allowing just three runs (two earned) and striking out four. Asher Peterman closed the game with three solid innings in relief.

Game 2: Montgomery 24, Salem 14 (April 1)
The bats stayed hot in Game 2 as Montgomery racked up 20 hits in a 24-14 win. The Mustangs again jumped ahead early, scoring 15 runs over the first two innings to seize control.

Camacho delivered another standout performance, going 4-for-5 with six RBIs, while Minnich continued his torrid stretch with a 4-for-4 effort, including two doubles and three RBIs. Nathan Woodbury added three hits and four runs scored, and James Cronin contributed four runs and three RBIs. Adam Bastone chipped in with a home run as part of a balanced offensive attack.

Despite Salem's 18-hit effort, Montgomery's pitching staff held firm enough to secure the win. Brett Minnich picked up the victory in relief, throwing 3.1 innings, while Tyler Herbein closed out the game.

Series Takeaway
Across the two games, Montgomery totaled 35 hits and an eye-popping 50 runs, showcasing one of their most explosive offensive stretches of the season. Minnich and Camacho led the charge, combining for 10 hits and 20 RBIs over the two contests.

The Mustangs' ability to score early and often proved to be the difference, as they overwhelmed Salem pitching in both matchups to complete the sweep.