Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Woodside). They put the hurt on the Heritage Hurricanes with a sharp 22-2 victory on Thursday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Wolverines with their most commanding win of the season.
Mattaniah Cook
| 04/17/25 vs Heritage | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Heritage | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Phoebus | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Hampton | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Phoebus | 1 |
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Mattaniah Cook was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Woodside's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Shaquan Patrick was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and three RBI. Jamarey Hardin also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Woodside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .698. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Woodside back to even at 4-4. As for Heritage, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the loss, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodside will square off against Grassfield at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Heritage, they will take on King's Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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