Peebles hadn't done well against Whiteoak recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Indians came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 10-5. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by exactly five runs.
Bo Johnson
| 03/28/26 vs Notre Dame | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Whiteoak | 2 |
| 05/08/26 @ Whiteoak | 1 |
| 05/01/26 vs Fayetteville-Perry | 1 |
| 04/24/26 @ Chillicothe | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Bo Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has become a key player for Peebles: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 7-8 otherwise. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nash Grooms, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Braylen Stephens was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Peebles and bumps their season record up to 14-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Whiteoak, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Peebles will head out to face off against Green at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Whiteoak, they have already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against Zane Trace on the 11th.
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