For the first time this season, Thrasher will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup on Friday. They will take on the Wheeler Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Thrasher has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
On Thursday, Thrasher wound up with the same score they had in their last game (12-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Ryan Tate was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Saturday. Wheeler came up short against Falkner, falling 9-3. Wheeler has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Brayden Edwards made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Hall, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Thrasher's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Wheeler, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thrasher has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Thrasher couldn't quite finish off Wheeler in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 and fell 7-5. Can Thrasher avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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