The West Union Eagles will challenge the Vardaman Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
West Union not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 18, 2024. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Vardaman.
Benton Burks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Jon Grey Morrisson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mack Wallis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
West Union hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vardaman struck out 13 times.
The loss snapped Vardaman's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for West Union, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Vardaman's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. It's a different story for Vardaman, though, as they've only averaged .223. Will they be able to contain West Union's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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