The Warsaw Tigers will play host again on Friday to welcome the Huntington North Vikings, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Warsaw's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Mishawaka on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Cavemen by a score of 2-0. Considering the last time Warsaw couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
Zac Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
At the plate, Warsaw saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Khareus Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Huntington North's offense. They fell 4-0 to Bluffton on Thursday. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Huntington North has not been shut out since back in April.
Warsaw's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-6. As for Huntington North, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-15.
Warsaw's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Warsaw has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Huntington North, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Warsaw continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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