Wes-Del had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eastern Hancock Royals on Monday and snuck past 8-7. This was payback for Wes-Del, who suffered a 5-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ty Freeman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Freeman was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Wes-Del got a massive performance out of Kade Banter, who scored a run while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Brady Burden, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Eastern Hancock's side, Caleb Retherford and Hayden Rouse did some serious damage despite the final result: Retherford went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double, while Rouse went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Wes-Del now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Eastern Hancock, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-18 record this season.
Wes-Del will face off against Anderson Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wes-Del is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Eastern Hancock, they will head out on the road to challenge Irvington Preparatory Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Irvington Preparatory Academy is coming into the matchup with 11 straight wins at home, so Eastern Hancock will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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