
Bulldogs
03/13/25 @ T.R. Miller | 6-5 |
03/12/25 vs Williamson | 22-1 |
03/08/25 vs Mary G. Montgomery | 5-2 |
03/08/25 vs McGill-Toolen | 5-1 |
03/01/25 @ Murphy | 11-0 |
03/01/25 vs Foley | 10-0 |
UMS-Wright Prep came tearing into Thursday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the T.R. Miller Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since April 13, 2024.
Ty Waters made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Jack Blackerby tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February.
Back at the plate, Manning Amorde was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. He has become a key player for UMS-Wright Prep: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-8 otherwise.
The win got UMS-Wright Prep back to even at 8-8. As for T.R. Miller, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-5.
Looking ahead, UMS-Wright Prep will challenge St. Paul's Episcopal at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for T.R. Miller, they will take on Northview at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. T.R. Miller's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Northview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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