Terre Haute South Vigo has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will take on the Northview Knights at 6:00 p.m. Terre Haute South Vigo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Terre Haute South Vigo earned a 7-4 victory over Bloomington North.
Matthew Ewing was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Levi Weidenbenner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Northview only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-point they dealt Greencastle on Tuesday. Northview blew past Greencastle 13-1. Northview's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Caden Schrader made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Schrader has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schrader was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Peyton Esker looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Lear, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was TK Black, who scored four runs and stole two bases.
Terre Haute South Vigo's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Northview, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Terre Haute South Vigo has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Northview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Terre Haute South Vigo might still be hurting after the 18-10 loss they got from Northview in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Terre Haute South Vigo, Hunter Johnson (who scored two runs while going 3-for-5) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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