Western Hills hasn't had much luck against Mercer County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wolverines will challenge the Titans at 6:00 p.m. Western Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Western Hills took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Grant County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolverines won by a run and slipped past the Braves 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wolverines.
Noah Morris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits.
At the plate, Western Hills' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Owen Woodson, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That's the most hits Woodson has posted since back in April.
Meanwhile, Mercer County lost 12-2 to Boyd County on Saturday.
Mercer County has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-15 record this season. As for Western Hills, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-9.
Western Hills might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Mercer County in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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