Baseball Recap: Wes-Del Drops Season-High Score on Elwood

Warriors

Team Score (Highest)

04/28/25 @ Elwood	20
04/12/25 vs Southern Wells	13
04/17/25 vs Randolph Southern	12
04/25/25 vs Liberty Christian	11
04/15/25 vs Daleville	8

Wes-Del had lost seven games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 5-8 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Elwood Panthers by a score of 20-17. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Jodan King looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has become a key player for Wes-Del: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 2-8 otherwise.

On the hitting side, Wes-Del let Tyler Summers and Eli Sherfy run wild. Summers got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and two RBI, while Sherfy went 2-for-5 with six RBI and one run. Those two hits gave Sherfy a new career-high. Brecken Stevenson was another key player, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.

Wes-Del always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

As for Elwood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10. Even if they couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

On Elwood's side, Jace Reese was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bentlee Pierce, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wes-Del will square off against Eastern Hancock at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors are facing the Royals at the right time seeing as the Royals are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Elwood, they will face off against Mississinewa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.