Declo and Wendell are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2022, but likely not for long. The Declo Hornets will head out on the road to square off against the Wendell Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Declo has struggled recently with seven losses in a row, while Wendell will arrive with three straight victories.
On Saturday, Declo came up short against Wendell and fell 7-4.
For Wendell's part, Alex Hirai and Cooper Jones made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hirai tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Jones tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Hirai has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Hirai went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Jones went 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julian Ponce, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxon Mattix, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Declo's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Wendell, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5-1 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Declo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Wendell struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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