Wilder proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by six) but in their first game on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Wendell Trojans 12-10. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Wilder got a massive performance out of N. Escutia, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was G. Perez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Wilder now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Wendell, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Wilder didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-1 defeat vs. Soda Springs on the 13th. Wendell has also already played their next match, a 13-3 loss against Malad on the 13th.
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