For the second straight game, McGuffey will face off against Waynesburg Central. The Highlanders will head out on the road to square off against the Raiders at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
McGuffey's last matchup with Waynesburg Central could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Highlanders lost 12-1 to the Raiders. The Highlanders have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Waynesburg Central's part, Tyler Groves made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Groves has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Jake Stephenson and Alex VanSickle did most of the damage at the plate: Stephenson went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while VanSickle went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most doubles VanSickle has posted since back in May of 2024. Austin Surber was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Waynesburg Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 16 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Waynesburg Central's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 7.4 runs. As for McGuffey, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. McGuffey has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Waynesburg Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
