For the second straight game, Wayland will face off against South Christian. The Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Sailors at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Wayland has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wayland lost 21-6 to South Christian on Wednesday. That's two games in a row now that the Wildcats have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Wayland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hoyt Borgic, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Borgic hit this season. Another was Trent Sikkema, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The victory made it two in a row for South Christian and bumps their season record up to 3-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Wayland, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wayland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like South Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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