Western Hills's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Franklin County Flyers. While the Wolverines didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Cole Semones was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Noah Morris, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Asher Gatewood was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Wolverines
| 04/16/25 vs Franklin County | 9-4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Lincoln County | 10-1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Danville Christian Academy | 16-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Lincoln County | 11-1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Carroll County | 14-6 |
| + 6 more games |
Western Hills' victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Franklin County, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-11 record.
Looking ahead, Western Hills will square off against Eminence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin County, they will venture away from home to take on Harrison County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Thorobreds/Fillies will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Flyers surely won't give up without a fight.
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