Baseball Game Preview: Pleasant Hill/Western Wolves vs. Mendon Unity Mustangs

Pleasant Hill/Western is on an 11-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Mendon Unity a four-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Pleasant Hill/Western Wolves will host the Mendon Unity Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Pleasant Hill/Western has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pleasant Hill/Western lost 11-1 to Augusta Southeastern on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Mendon Unity can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over Camp Point Central. Considering the Mustangs have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Avery Frese made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.

In other batting news, Simon Rabe was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Mendon Unity's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 8-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Miles Moulton, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

Mendon Unity hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Pleasant Hill/Western's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Mendon Unity, their victory bumped their record up to 11-12.

Pleasant Hill/Western might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Mendon Unity in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.