There's no place like home for Winnfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Natchitoches Central Chiefs on Tuesday, sneaking past 3-2. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 7-0 victory the Chiefs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Jacob Whisonant made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Daniel Martin
| 02/25/25 vs Natchitoches Central | 2 |
| 02/22/25 @ Downsville | 2 |
| 02/20/25 vs Choudrant | 2 |
| 02/15/25 @ Bunkie | 1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Grant | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daniel Martin, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He has become a key player for Winnfield: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
Winnfield's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs over those games. As for Natchitoches Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winnfield will take on Quitman at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Natchitoches Central, they will challenge Holy Savior Menard at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Natchitoches Central is facing Holy Savior Menard at the right time seeing as Holy Savior Menard is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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