It's playoff time, and Wiley had no trouble coming through when it counted. They skirted past the Holly Wildcats 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since March 20th.
Grant Mauch made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Devonte Pizarro
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In other batting news, Wiley let Kendale Mauch and Devonte Pizarro run wild. Mauch went 4-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Pizarro went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three hits gave Pizarro a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bentyn Tixier, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Wiley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Wiley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-9-1 record this season. As for Holly, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-10 record.
As of now, neither Wiley nor the Wildcats have any future games scheduled.
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