Waverly Central will face off against Ensworth at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Waverly Central has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Waverly Central fell victim to Chelsea and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They came up short against the Hornets, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Ensworth and Pope John Paul II meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Knights. The Tigers have beaten the Knights the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Knights has come to flipping the script.
Carter Hullett made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Layton Pewitt was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Daniel Maumus, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Ensworth was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pope John Paul II only posted a batting average of .167.
Ensworth's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Waverly Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Waverly Central might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Ensworth in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Waverly Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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