Deep Creek is 1-9 against Western Branch since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Deep Creek will welcome Western Branch at 5:45 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Deep Creek is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Manor on Wednesday. Deep Creek walked away with an 8-4 win over Manor. The victory continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won eight in a row.
Owen Hoertt made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Hoertt was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tristin Mosley was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Jaydin Frame was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Western Branch put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against Kellam. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bruins have posted since May 7, 2024.
Miles Melescu spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits.
On the hitting side, Western Branch's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Carter Walter, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another was Ian Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Western Branch hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Western Branch pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.7 runs this season. As for Deep Creek, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Deep Creek came up short against Western Branch when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 4-0. Will Deep Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
