After losing to Parkland the last time they met, Wilson decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Trojans on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
Jack Gabel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Kaden Ballas looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Tim Lengle was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Nick Herron was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Wilson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Bulldogs
| 04/17/25 vs Parkland | 11-5 |
| 04/05/25 vs Emmaus | 6-5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Reading | 8-1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Exeter Township | 11-6 |
| 05/28/24 vs Waynesboro | 7-3 |
Wilson's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Parkland, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilson will challenge Central Dauphin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Parkland, they will square off against Easton Area at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 2.4, the Rovers 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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