The Wyoming Area Warriors will look to defend their home field on Friday against MMI Preparatory School at 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
Wyoming Area gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged Greater Nanticoke Area out 2-1.
Matthew Rusinchak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits.
Meanwhile, MMI Preparatory School came up short against Hanover Area on Wednesday and fell 9-6. MMI Preparatory School has struggled against Hanover Area recently, as their game on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
MMI Preparatory School saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Burns, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Nick Pantages was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Wyoming Area has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for MMI Preparatory School, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wyoming Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like MMI Preparatory School struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Wyoming Area's way against MMI Preparatory School when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Wyoming Area made off with a 9-2 win. Does Wyoming Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will MMI Preparatory School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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