Sickles has not done well against Wharton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Sickles Gryphons had just enough and edged the Wharton Wildcats out 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Sickles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nick Hartley looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sickles' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Yost, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Wharton's side, Jariel Garriga was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched.
Sickles is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. As for Wharton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
Sickles will look to defend their home field on Friday against Middleton at 7:00 p.m. Middleton is coming into the game with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Sickles will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Wharton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Alonso at 7:00 p.m. Alonso's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Wharton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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