The Weaver Bearcats will challenge the Ashville Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Weaver has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Last Friday, Weaver came up short against Donoho and fell 15-11. The Bearcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Carson Campbell was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Braylen Greogory, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Ashville, as they earned their first road win of the season. They came out on top against Geraldine by a score of 9-5 on Saturday. The win continues a trend for Ashville in their matchups with Geraldine: they've now won three in a row.
Ashville got a big performance out of Hunter Morphis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, Morphis posted three hits, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Justin Henderson was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Ashville now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Weaver, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weaver has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Ashville struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Weaver suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Ashville in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will Weaver have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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