Big Walnut posted their closest victory since April 17, 2024 on Friday. They came out on top against the Westerville South Wildcats by a score of 3-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The win continues a trend for the Golden Eagles in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Nick Weiss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nolan Buirley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Brady Taylor was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Big Walnut hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westerville South struck out nine times.
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| 04/11/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/11/24 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/10/24 - Away | 9-0 W |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 9-13 L |
| 04/17/23 - Home | 5-7 L |
| + 4 more games |
Big Walnut now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Westerville South, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Big Walnut will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Wildcats: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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