Drew Charter will head out on the road to face off against the Walker Wolverines at 5:55 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Drew Charter lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Therrell, but it's fair to say they've redeemed themselves given the result of 5's game. Drew Charter put the hurt on Therrell with a sharp 13-4 win on Friday.
Charles Tuminello was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Tuminello was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Chayse Weaver was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Cade Hudson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Walker only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-point they dealt Therrell last Monday. Everything went Walker's way against Therrell as Walker made off with a 17-1 victory. Winning may never get old, but Walker sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Like Drew Charter, Walker also got a great game from a two-way player: Tyler Fallman. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits. Fallman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Jackson Williams was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brendan Finger, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Drew Charter is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. As for Walker, their record is now 8-10.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Drew Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Walker struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Drew Charter might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Walker in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Drew Charter, Ryan Fallman (who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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