{"id":4360,"date":"2025-08-07T21:53:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T01:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sweatsoxbaseball.com\/blog\/?p=4360"},"modified":"2026-05-05T22:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T02:05:52","slug":"statement-win-sweatsox-keep-pressure-on-tier-3-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweatsoxbaseball.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/07\/statement-win-sweatsox-keep-pressure-on-tier-3-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement Win: SweatSox Keep Pressure on Tier 3 Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southgate \u2014 Wednesday, August 6<\/em> <\/strong>— The SweatSox continued their midseason surge Wednesday night at Southgate, overpowering the South Ottawa Sandbaggers 16-1 in a game that was never in doubt and ended early via the mercy rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming in with an 11-8 record, the SweatSox wasted no time setting the tone. For the second straight game, they erupted out of the gates, plating four runs in the top of the first inning before piling on 12 more over the next four frames. By the time the dust settled, the Sandbaggers (3-17) were left searching for answers as the SweatSox secured their second consecutive inning-shortened victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis was a big one for us,\u201d said SweatSox manager Cory Bond. \u201cLast time we played these guys, they took us to extras with only eight players. To come out like this and handle business\u2014it keeps us right in the mix for second place in the Tier 3 standings, which is exactly where we want to be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading the charge in every facet of the game was Eric White, who delivered a dominant all-around performance. Making his 10th start of the season, White tossed his third straight five-inning complete game, allowing just four hits and no earned runs while striking out eight en route to his eighth win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the plate, White was just as unstoppable. The right-hander went a perfect 3-for-3, reached base five times after being hit by pitches twice, and scored a run in each of the five innings played. He also swiped three bases, showcasing a relentless presence on the basepaths that kept the Sandbaggers on their heels all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josh Ramage also turned in a standout performance, collecting three hits and driving in a team-high five runs. But it was his activity on the bases that drew the loudest reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In what may go down as a historic moment for the franchise, Ramage recorded what is believed to be the first legitimate stolen base of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been putting in the work for years\u2014training hard, staying hydrated, really focusing on explosiveness,\u201d Ramage joked. \u201cThis was the moment I\u2019ve been waiting for, to finally take those extra steps on the basepaths. And I\u2019ve got to give a shoutout to Cory for having the stones to put the steal sign on. That\u2019s a lot of trust in a guy like me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The offensive onslaught didn\u2019t stop there. Craig Cornell and Mike Pignat each added triples, with Pignat continuing his consistent run production by driving in four runs\u2014another routine night at the office for one of the team\u2019s most reliable bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensively, Geoff Nolan anchored the infield with his strongest outing of the season. The shortstop recorded a team-high three assists along with two putouts, flashing range and confidence throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLook at me,\u201d Nolan said with a grin after the game. \u201cI am the shortstop now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Sandbaggers, it was a tough evening across the board. Daniel Jones, splitting time between right field, third base, and quarterback, struck out in all three of his plate appearances. With the game ending early, he was denied a shot at the elusive golden sombrero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SweatSox will look to keep the momentum rolling Friday night when they return to action at Kinsmen for a 6:10 p.m. matchup against the Rockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over our last 4 football games, the SweatSox have scored a total of 69 runs. Nice!

G17: SweatSox 21. Barons 3.

G18: Rockets 17. SweatSox 10.

G19: SweatSox 22. Gladiators 3.

G20: SweatSox 16. Sandbaggers 1.

Here\u2019s hoping a baseball game breaks out Friday night vs the ?\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/lppdE8E9pz<\/a><\/p>— SweatSox (@SweatSox) August 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>