Western Hills is 0-4 against Purcell Marian since April of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Mustangs will take on the Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m. Western Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
Western Hills' pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Aiken 30-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
John Farris
| 03/29/25 vs Miami Valley Christian Academy | 5 |
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John Farris made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Western Hills is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise. Farris was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
In other batting news, Peyton Schnitzler was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Western Hills' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Deuce Jefferies was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Western Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Purcell Marian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 10-5 to Miami Valley Christian Academy.
Eugene Ingram and Sonny Ward did some serious damage despite the final result: Ingram went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI, while Ward went 2-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That home run marked the first that Ingram has launched this season.
Purcell Marian's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Western Hills, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Purcell Marian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Western Hills hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. It's a different story for Purcell Marian, though, as they've only averaged .225. Will they be able to contain Western Hills' hitters?
Western Hills might still be hurting after the 15-6 defeat they got from Purcell Marian in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
