Muncie Central hasn't had much luck against Wes-Del recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bearcats will venture away from home to challenge the Warriors at 5:00 p.m.
Muncie Central played against Marion on Saturday and lost via forfeit.
Muncie Central will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Wes-Del extended their winning streak to six on Thursday. The Warriors were the clear victors by a 25-8 margin over Monroe Central. That looming 25-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Warriors yet this season.
Wes-Del got a massive performance out of Kenzie Anderson, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and three doubles. That's the most runs Anderson has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Marley Bertram, who went 2-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
Wes-Del always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .650. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroe Central only posted an OBP of .290.
Wes-Del's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.4 runs over those games. As for Muncie Central, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Muncie Central might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Wes-Del in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bearcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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