Mt. Pleasant is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Waynesburg Central is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Mt. Pleasant Vikings will take on the Waynesburg Central Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Mt. Pleasant: 3.5, Waynesburg Central: 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Monday, Mt. Pleasant was able to grind out a solid win over Waynesburg Central, taking the game 4-1.
Jacob Kitz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Nicotera, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Sonny Marne was another key contributor, getting three hits from his three at bats.
Mt. Pleasant's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Waynesburg Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 13-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Mt. Pleasant has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Waynesburg Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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