For the second straight game, Wharton will face off against Sickles. The Wildcats will host the Gryphons at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Wharton has won 11 straight at home, while Sickles won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Wharton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Sickles 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since March 31st.
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Daniel Duno spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chase Anello, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Justis Meadows, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Wharton's victory bumped their record up to 26-7. As for Sickles, their loss dropped their record down to 25-10.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Wharton hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Sickles struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.6 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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