Whitmer is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Defiance is on a eight-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Whitmer Panthers will take on the Defiance Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Whitmer will bounce into Monday's match after beating Clay, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Whitmer sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Clay on Friday.
Meanwhile, Defiance stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Fostoria.
Brady Borton was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Torin Long, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Whitmer's win bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Defiance, their victory bumped their record up to 18-4.
Whitmer might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Defiance in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Whitmer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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