PCM’s baseball and softball squads got their first win of the season, sweeping Heart of Iowa Conference foe South Hamilton Monday night.

 

After the Mustangs’ baseball squad struggled their first two games against Pella and Newton, they came back with their first win of the season, defeating South Hamilton, 7-6. Durant Van Dyke picked up the victory for PCM, striking out 11 batters. Van Dyke also went three for four at the plate with a double. Zeb Padgett got the save for the Mustangs. With the win, PCM improves their record to 1-2 on the season. The Mustangs will be back in action for another Heart of Iowa Conference showdown Wednesday at Nevada.

 

The Mustangs’ softball squad opened the 2022 season with a convincing 7-1 victory over South Hamilton. PCM got an impressive showing from Paige Steenhoek on both sides of the plate. Steenhoek pitched a complete game and gave up just one run on three hits. She also got three hits at the plate. With the win, PCM begins their season with a 1-0 record.

 

PCM will be back in action for a non-conference showdown at Grinnell tonight. First pitch on the diamond begins at 7:30 PM.