After four games on the road, Wiggins is heading back home. They will take on the Highland Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Wiggins got the win against Sedgwick County by a conclusive 12-2.
Wiggins let Carston Johnson and Jack Epple loose on the outfield. Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Epple scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Payton Nance was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Highland has not done well against Strasburg recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Highland walked away with a 6-2 win over Strasburg.
Stetson Hendren made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Hendren has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hendren was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, John Bingley was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Wiggins is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season. As for Highland, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wiggins has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Wiggins skirted past Highland 2-1 when the teams last played back in April. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Bingley, who struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Wiggins still be able to contain Bingley? There's only one way to find out.
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