While Wabash's victory against Marion wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Apaches sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Giants on Friday. The Apaches haven't had any issues with the Giants recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Haiden McWhirt
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Haiden McWhirt made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Wabash is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 2-3 otherwise. McWhirt was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That run was his first of the season.
McWhirt wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dominic Baker, who went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Wabash's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Marion, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wabash will host Huntington North at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marion, they will be playing at home against Peru at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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