The Trinity-Pawling School Pride will venture away from home to challenge the Westminster School Martlets at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Trinity-Pawling School and Hotchkiss School meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Pride came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bearcats, sneaking past 6-5.
Trinity-Pawling School got a big performance out of Luc Bush, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Tristen Hong also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Meanwhile, Westminster School gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Williston Northampton as they made off with a 14-4 win. The victory continues a trend for the Martlets in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won four in a row.
Jake Pleau was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Shaw Turton, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Westminster School was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in four consecutive contests.
The win got Trinity-Pawling School back to even at 3-3. As for Westminster School, their record now sits at 3-4.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Trinity-Pawling School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Westminster School struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Trinity-Pawling School might still be hurting after the 13-5 loss they got from Westminster School when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Pride avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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