The matchup between Wharton and Leto on Friday hardly resembled the 2-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Wharton Wildcats fell victim to a rough 15-8 defeat at the hands of the Leto Falcons. It was the first time this season that Wharton let down their fans at home.
Jake Turer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Danny Munoz was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
On Leto's side, Alex Abreau looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Arley Duran was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Quinonez, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Wharton's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-12. As for Leto, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Wharton will head out on the road to challenge Strawberry Crest at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Strawberry Crest will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Wharton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Leto, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Blake at 7:00 p.m.
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