Weston is 2-8 against Wauzeka-Steuben since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Silver Eagles will venture away from home to take on the Hornets at 5:00 p.m. Weston will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Weston took a 14-run defeat the last time they faced off against Ithaca, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Silver Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs on Monday, sneaking past 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Silver Eagles have posted against the Bulldogs since May 6, 2019.
The result came thanks to Isaac Jennings's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Garrett Granger, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Wauzeka-Steuben lost 13-3 to Seneca on Monday. The Hornets have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Wauzeka-Steuben's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Weston, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Weston took their victory against Wauzeka-Steuben when the teams last played on April 14th by a conclusive 7-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Silver Eagles since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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