For the second straight game, Winchester Thurston will face off against Leechburg. Winchester Thurston will be playing at home against Leechburg at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Winchester Thurston is on a five-game streak of home wins, Leechburg a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
Winchester Thurston is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Leechburg just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Blue Devils, falling 9-3.
For Leechburg's part, Mason Bertino and Chase Henry were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bertino kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Henry tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bertino has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bertino went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI, while Henry went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Garrett Jones was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Jake Cummings, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Winchester Thurston's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 8-1 and their overall record down to 10-2. As for Leechburg, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Winchester Thurston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Leechburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .508. 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.
