Birdwell’s 9 RBIs Power Top-Ranked Timberwolves to Massive 35-0 Win

DEXTER — Behind a historic nine-RBI performance from senior Charles Birdwell and a dominant collective effort on the mound, the No. 1 ranked East Mountain Timberwolves dismantled Dexter 35-0 on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves (13-1) wasted no time establishing dominance, exploding for a 20-run second inning that effectively ended the contest early. East Mountain outhit the Demons 31 to 3, utilizing a relentless approach at the plate that saw four different players record at least four hits.

Power at the Plate

Charles Birdwell led the hit parade, finishing 4-for-5 with two home runs and two doubles. His nine RBIs set a season-high for the senior. Birdwell wasn’t alone in the offensive onslaught:

• Aidan Madrid: The senior went 4-for-5 with a double and 4 RBIs, crossing the plate twice.
• Ryan Moorhead: The junior matched the hit count, going 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs and scoring four runs.
• Cole Darnell: A senior, Darnell reached base in all but one appearance, going 3-for-4 with a double and 4 RBIs.
• Luke Stoerner: Contributed 3 RBIs on 3-for-4 hitting, including two doubles.
• Christopher Moya: The senior went 3-for-5 with a double and 3 RBIs.
• Brandon Johnson: The freshman made the most of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 with a double and scoring a team-high six runs.
• Ty Rector: Finished 3-for-4 with a double and a triple, scoring five times.
• Dalton Springall: The senior added two hits, including a double, and 3 RBIs.
• Quinlan Gwyther: Went 3-for-6 and scored four runs.

The Timberwolves showed discipline throughout the lineup, drawing 12 walks while striking out only once as a team.

Dominance on the Mound

On the defensive side, East Mountain’s pitching staff was nearly untouchable. Three pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout, racking up 10 strikeouts without issuing a single walk.

Stoerner earned the bulk of the strikeouts, fanning five of the seven batters he faced. Moorhead and Springall remained efficient, ensuring Dexter never threatened to cut into the massive lead.

Looking Ahead

East Mountain remains at the top of the Class 3A rankings as they prepare to head back home. The Timberwolves will host Ruidoso in a doubleheader District 4/5 opening matchup this Thursday (noon). Dexter (4-11) will look to snap a four-game skid when they travel to Roswell to face NMMI on Thursday.