The Whiteland Warriors will be staying on the road in Saturday's first game to face off against the Tri-West Hendricks Bruins at 10:00 a.m. Whiteland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Whiteland beat Plainfield 9-6. The win was just what Whiteland needed coming off of a 12-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Drew Helton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Helton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maalik Perkins, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Isaac Phegley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tri-West Hendricks got themselves on the board against Southmont in Tuesday's second game, but Southmont never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 16-0 margin over the Mounties. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Tri-West Hendricks.
Like Whiteland, Tri-West Hendricks also got a great game from a two-way player: Chase Holland. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Holland was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kohen Bear was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brady White, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory got Whiteland back to even at 2-2. As for Tri-West Hendricks, the win also got them back to even at 2-2.
Whiteland's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. Whiteland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tri-West Hendricks, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Whiteland continue to outrun the ball?
Whiteland came up short against Tri-West Hendricks when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 13-9. Can Whiteland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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