Baseball Recap: Western Hills Turns Things Around After Road Loss

Wolverines

Margin (Wins)

04/10/25 @ Gallatin County	18
03/27/25 vs Danville Christian Academy	16
03/18/25 vs Frankfort Christian Academy	15
03/19/25 @ Eminence	13
03/27/25 vs Lincoln County	10

There's no place like home for Western Hills, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Anderson County Bearcats on Thursday. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Walker Drury made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Western Hills let Cole Semones and Owen Woodson run wild. Semones went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run, while Woodson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Woodson has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Murphy, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

Western Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Anderson County only posted a batting average of .296.

Western Hills' win bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Anderson County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-15 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Western Hills will welcome Grant County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Anderson County, they will host North Bullitt at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.