
Wildcats
02/22/25 vs Carter-Riverside | 20 |
02/21/25 vs Carter-Riverside | 20 |
03/14/25 vs Ferris | 19 |
03/07/25 vs Newman Smith | 18 |
02/22/25 vs Carter-Riverside | 17 |
Godley had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Hillsboro on Thursday. The Wildcats blew past the Eagles 16-3. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won 16 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Adam Pempsell made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Grayson Crane tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Byron McClure and Ryder Papasan did most of the damage at the plate: McClure got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Papasan got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most runs McClure has posted since back in March. Tabor Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Godley is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-5-1 record this season. As for Hillsboro, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-17.
Godley will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Eagles: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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