For the second straight game, Overton will face off against Waskom. Overton will host Waskom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Overton is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over Waskom on Tuesday. Considering the Mustangs have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Rylan Holleman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Rowe and Bryson Bobbitt did most of the damage at the plate: Rowe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Bobbitt scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Bobbitt has posted since March 3rd. Bryce Still was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Overton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waskom only managed six hits.
Overton's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Waskom, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Waskom's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Overton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. It's a different story for Waskom, though, as they've only averaged .247. Will they be able to contain Overton's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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