For the second straight game, West Morgan will face off against New Hope. The Rebels will face off against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
West Morgan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against New Hope by a score of 9-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rebels as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Conner Rikard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because West Morgan is 6-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 10-13 otherwise.
Carter Stephens
| 04/18/25 vs New Hope | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Good Hope | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Danville | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Good Hope | 2 |
| 03/10/25 @ Hatton | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carter Stephens, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tyler Stalls, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
West Morgan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Hope only posted an OBP of .375.
West Morgan's victory bumped their record up to 16-14. As for New Hope, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-16 record this season.
New Hope's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: West Morgan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. It's a different story for New Hope, though, as they've only averaged .244. Will they be able to contain West Morgan's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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