Preview: University Hawks vs. Parkersburg South Patriots
The University Hawks will head out on the road to take on the Parkersburg South Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. University is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
University can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over Wheeling Park.
Brodee Latocha made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Latocha was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Mason Chaney was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Wenkai Campbell, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Parkersburg South couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a tough 18-1 defeat at the hands of Morgantown on Thursday. Parkersburg South has not had much luck with Morgantown recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
University's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Parkersburg South, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
University came up short against Parkersburg South in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 9-6. Can University avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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