The Westerville Central Warhawks will square off against the Anthony Wayne Generals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Westerville Central sitting on 19 straight wins and Anthony Wayne on three.
Westerville Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Clay with a sharp 9-3 victory. Considering the Warhawks have won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Elliott Long
| 05/27/26 vs Clay | 13 |
| 05/25/26 vs Licking Heights | 9 |
| 05/19/26 vs Bishop Watterson | 7 |
| 05/15/26 @ Marysville | 17 |
| 05/13/26 @ Olentangy Berlin | 7 |
| + 9 more games |
Elliott Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hannah Pullins, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Jane LeMasters, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, Anthony Wayne posted their closest win since April 25th on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Big Walnut 3-1.
Megan Sumner was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Lyla Carrizales was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Anthony Wayne's victory bumped their record up to 26-3. As for Westerville Central, their win bumped their record up to 26-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westerville Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Anthony Wayne struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. 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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