For the second straight game, Winchester Thurston will face off against Western Beaver. Winchester Thurston will square off against Western Beaver at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Winchester Thurston has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Western Beaver will arrive with five straight wins.
Western Beaver hit Winchester Thurston with a four-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. Winchester Thurston took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Western Beaver.
For Western Beaver's part, Vincent Ross was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Ross has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Sawyer Chaffee was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Benji Valdez, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Western Beaver pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Winchester Thurston, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Winchester Thurston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Western Beaver struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. 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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