Towanda came out on top against Wyalusing Valley on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Black Knights walked away with an 8-3 win over the Rams. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-1 back in March.
Jack Wheaton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Wheaton was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Towanda's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
Gianni Assante
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gianni Assante, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Boom Thompson was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Towanda hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory (which was Towanda's third in a row) raised their record to 6-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Wyalusing Valley, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Towanda will welcome Notre Dame at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Wyalusing Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Central Columbia at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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