The Mount View Golden Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Latta Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount View has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mount View fell victim to Green Sea Floyds and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Trojans. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Golden Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Latta had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Wild Gators. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by just one run.
Latta's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mason Weatherford, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Weatherford has posted since back in May of 2024.
Latta's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Mount View, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .494. However, it's not like Latta struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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