After three games on the road, Whitmire is heading back home. They will take on the Thornwell Saints at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Whitmire is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Whitmire will head into Tuesday's contest on the come-up: they were handed a two-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Thornwell on Tuesday. Whitmire blew past Thornwell 24-3. Whitmire's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dalton Williams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Williams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Crue Keller was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Xzye Stephens was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Whitmire's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-14. As for Thornwell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
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