After losing to Parkersburg South the last time they met, University decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The University Hawks had just enough and edged the Parkersburg South Patriots out 5-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for University.
Wenkai Campbell made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Campbell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
In other pitching news, James Bryner looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Brodee Latocha was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
University pushed their record up to 9-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs per game. As for Parkersburg South, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
University will be playing in front of their home fans against Morgantown at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Morgantown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so University's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Parkersburg South, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Parkersburg at 5:00 p.m. Parkersburg South is facing Parkersburg at the right time seeing as Parkersburg is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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