If Homer-Center was feeling good off their 10-0 takedown of Marion Center last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Homer-Center Wildcats took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the United Lions on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Homer-Center in their matchups with United: they've now lost four in a row.
Homer-Center saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Saiani, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Saiani has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Homer-Center hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On United's side, Caden McCully was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Worthington, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Homer-Center's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for United, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Homer-Center will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Marion Center at 4:30 p.m. As for United, they will head out on the road to face off against Penns Manor at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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