For the second straight game, Wenatchee will face off against Eastmont. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Wenatchee Panthers duke it out with Eastmont Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Wenatchee made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Eastmont, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Wenatchee put the hurt on Eastmont with a sharp 18-6 victory on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Nolan Godfrey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Thomas Ivey was a standout: he scored three runs and stole seven bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Owen Ervin, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Wenatchee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eastmont only posted an OBP of .324.
Eastmont is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3. As for Wenatchee, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Eastmont's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wenatchee has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Eastmont, though, as they've been averaging 11.3 hits. Given Wenatchee's sizable advantage in that area, Eastmont will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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