Depew had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it five. They came up short against the Nichols Big Green, falling 15-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wildcats have suffered since May 7, 2025.
Depew saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kole Szratter, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Nichols, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-4. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
On Nichols' side, Dominic Ferlito made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Ferlito posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Greyson Gordon, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Brady Venditti, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Depew will welcome Lake Shore at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Nichols, they will host Southwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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