Wilmington came out on top against Reynolds on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run first inning. The Greyhounds blew past the Raiders 12-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-2 back in April.
Shane Heller looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Brodie Dewberry
| 04/26/25 vs West Middlesex | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Sharpsville | 3 |
| 03/24/25 @ Mohawk Area | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Reynolds | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Mercer | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
On the hitting side, Michael Mistretta and Brodie Dewberry did most of the damage at the plate: Mistretta got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Dewberry got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Dewberry has become a key player for Wilmington: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Owen Bauer also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Wilmington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Wilmington is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Reynolds, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Wilmington wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-2 victory against Sharpsville on the 12th. As for Reynolds, they have also already played their next matchup, an 11-0 defeat against Maplewood on the 10th.
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