The Forest Hills Rangers will stay at home for another game and welcome the Chestnut Ridge Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Forest Hills gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Bishop McCort as Forest Hills made off with a 15-7 victory.
Chase Williamson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Williamson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Orris, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Bryce Roberts was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Chestnut Ridge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Bishop Carroll 14-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Like Forest Hills, Chestnut Ridge also got a great game from a two-way player: Nate Whysong. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Whysong has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Whysong was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Justin Whysong was incredible, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaden Emerick, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Forest Hills is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Chestnut Ridge, they pushed their record up to 6-7 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Forest Hills has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Chestnut Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Forest Hills took their win against Chestnut Ridge in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 16-0. Does Forest Hills have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chestnut Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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