Whitko's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They skirted past the Maconaquah Braves 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Whitko, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Max Platt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Platt was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethen Morris, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Riley Harman, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
On Maconaquah's side, Deven Mitchell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Marcell Sims made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleb Shelton, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Whitko's win bumped their record up to 4-6-2. As for Maconaquah, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Whitko will head out on the road to face off against Adams Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Maconaquah, they will be playing at home against Western at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Western is coming into the match with eight straight victories on the road, so Maconaquah will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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