Silver Lake Regional had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the Whitman-Hanson Regional Panthers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lakers of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Whitman-Hanson Regional, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
For Whitman-Hanson Regional's part, Jacob Getchell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Getchell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Preston George, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jason Nye, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Silver Lake Regional will welcome Pembroke at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Whitman-Hanson Regional, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Scituate at 4:00 p.m. The last four games the Sailors have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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