The Wes-Del Warriors will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Shenandoah Raiders at 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Wes-Del is is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 19-5 to Frankton.
Kenny Drake made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Blake Durr was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Wes-Del hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Shenandoah came up short against Frankton on Wednesday and fell 8-3. Shenandoah has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ezra Byrd made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Osenbaugh, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wes-Del's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Shenandoah, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wes-Del has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Shenandoah struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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