Baseball Recap: Southwest Christian triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Max Wiegert

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 7:34pm

Baseball Recap: Southwest Christian Stars vs. Hutchinson Tigers

It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Southwest Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hutchinson Tigers and snuck past 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Southwest Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Max Wiegert made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wiegert was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

In other pitching news, Southwest Christian got a great performance from Zach Trettin as he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Trettin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.

Southwest Christian's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Hutchinson, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwest Christian will square off against Blake at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hutchinson, they will head out on the road to challenge Holy Family Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Holy Family Catholic is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, so Hutchinson will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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