Wharton is 1-9 against Steinbrenner since February of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Wildcats will challenge the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Wharton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Wharton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Sunlake with a sharp 10-0 victory. Wharton's win was all the more impressive since the Seahawks were averaging only 3.77 runs allowed on the season.
Eliza Connell made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
Madelyn Parker
| 04/28/25 @ Sunlake | 4 |
| 04/21/25 @ Gaither | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs East Bay | 3 |
| 03/01/25 @ Plant | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Bloomingdale | 3 |
In other batting news, Madelyn Parker was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Bass, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Wharton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Steinbrenner's offense. They lost 7-0 to Bloomingdale on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Warriors have suffered since April 23, 2024.
Wharton's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-11. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Steinbrenner, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-7.
Both Wharton and Steinbrenner just can't seem to miss. The Wildcats have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Steinbrenner struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wharton came up short against Steinbrenner when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 4-1. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
