Baseball Preview: Terry Sanford Bulldogs vs. Westover Wolverines
Terry Sanford has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Westover Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Terry Sanford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Terry Sanford gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over Westover.
Brayden Morrison made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Morrison has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Morrison was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brent Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kyle Kessinger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Terry Sanford is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. As for Westover, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-11.
Westover's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Terry Sanford has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Westover, though, as they've been averaging only 3.8. Will Terry Sanford keep running through batters, or will Westover buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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