Baseball Game Preview: Western Beaver Golden Beavers vs. Winchester Thurston

For the second straight game, Western Beaver will face off against Winchester Thurston. The Golden Beavers will host Winchester Thurston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Western Beaver has five straight victories, Winchester Thurston has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

Western Beaver came out on top against Winchester Thurston on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Golden Beavers walked away with a 7-4 win over Winchester Thurston.

Vincent Ross

Base on Balls Against

04/28/25 @ Winchester Thurston	0
04/16/25 vs Union Area	1
04/07/25 @ Aquinas Academy	2

Vincent Ross was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sawyer Chaffee, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Benji Valdez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Western Beaver's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Winchester Thurston, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.

Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Western Beaver has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Winchester Thurston struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.