Williamsville North scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Lancaster Legends with a sharp 11-5 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Williamsville North.
Williamsville North let Ben Hansen and Sam Welgoss loose on the outfield. Hansen scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Welgoss scored a run while going 2-for-5. Jadon Wanat was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
On Lancaster's side, Mike Schaefer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was James Buettner, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Lancaster was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Williamsville North has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-4-1 record this season. As for Lancaster, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Williamsville North will challenge Aquinas Institute at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Williamsville North's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Aquinas Institute's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lancaster, they will head out on the road to face off against Williamsville East at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Williamsville East is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Lancaster will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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