The Vian Wolverines will head out on the road to challenge the Eufaula Ironheads at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Vian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Vian gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Central with a sharp 11-1 victory. 11 seems to be a good number for Vian as the team scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Riley Ellis made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Ellis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cash Collins, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dreighton Fletcher, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Eufaula proved they can win big last Monday (they won by ten) but last Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Roland 6-4.
Hayden Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on JP Hicks, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Vian now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Eufaula, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Eufaula struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vian beat Eufaula 7-4 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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