Whitmire had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the McCormick Chiefs on Tuesday as the Whitmire Wolverines made off with a 15-1 win. Whitmire's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Blake Stribble was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Stribble has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stribble was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Crue Keller was a standout: he went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Aiden Vicars was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Whitmire's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10. As for McCormick, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Whitmire will have a chance to go back-to-back against McCormick: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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