Whiteland hadn't done well against Mooresville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Warriors came out on top against the Pioneers by a score of 6-2. This was a revenge game for the Warriors: when they faced off against the Pioneers on Wednesday, they had to take a 10-9 loss.
Peyton Wingfield
| 04/23/25 vs Franklin Community | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Greenwood | 3 |
| 05/14/25 @ Perry Meridian | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Decatur Central | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Plainfield | 2 |
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Peyton Wingfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Whiteland is 5-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 7-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Maalik Perkins was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Whiteland's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 6-8 when he doesn't). Peyton Dickens was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Whiteland's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-9. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Mooresville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season.
Whiteland has already played their next match (against Indian Creek), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Mooresville, they will square off against Lebanon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Pioneers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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