The Patrick Henry Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Evergreen Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Patrick Henry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Patrick Henry stacked a fifth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They blew past Wauseon 11-4. The victory was some much needed relief for Patrick Henry as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ian Schwab looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Houston Miranda, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Grant Schwab, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Evergreen came up short against Swanton on Monday and fell 7-2. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Evergreen in their matchups with Swanton: they've now lost three in a row.
Patrick Henry's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Evergreen, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Patrick Henry was able to grind out a solid victory over Evergreen in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 5-1. Does Patrick Henry have another victory up their sleeve, or will Evergreen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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