Baseball Recap: Overton Triumphs

Overton took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Memphis Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolverines sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Warriors on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since April 10th.

Xavier Smith and Marquel Brooks did most of the damage at the plate: Smith got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Brooks went 1-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Brooks has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times he's played. Aiden Dillard was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Wolverines

Hits

05/05/25 @ Memphis Central	13
04/29/25 vs KIPP Collegiate	7
04/17/25 @ Southwind	9
04/16/25 @ Kirby	10
04/15/25 vs Kingsbury	11
+ 19 more games

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Overton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.

Overton has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Memphis Central, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-6.

As of now, neither Overton nor the Warriors have any future games scheduled.