Whitfield came out on top against Principia on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Warriors walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Panthers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-8 two weeks ago.
Parker Walseth and Mark Portis did most of the damage at the plate: Walseth went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Portis got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Portis a new career-high. Joseph Kline also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Warriors
| 05/12/25 @ Principia | 8-4 |
| 05/09/25 vs Hancock | 6-0 |
| 05/07/25 @ Burroughs | 0-14 |
| 05/06/25 vs Jefferson | 5-14 |
| 05/01/25 vs Lutheran South | 2-12 |
Whitfield's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15. As for Principia, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Whitfield and Principia could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Missouri Rankings. The Warriors (ranked 430th) will meet Westminster Christian (ranked 62nd) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Principia will square off against Valley at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (363 vs. 145).
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