Baseball Recap: Waverly Wolverines vs. Owego Free Academy River Hawks
Waverly was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Owego Free Academy River Hawks by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waverly of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Owego Free Academy's part, Conlan Taylor made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Taylor has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Taylor was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Kam Wicklund looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Taylor wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Jennkins, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Ben Rollison, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Waverly's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Owego Free Academy, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Waverly will head out on the road to take on Windsor Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Windsor Central is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Waverly will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Owego Free Academy will take on Vestal at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Owego Free Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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