Widefield has been on the road for five straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Harrison Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Widefield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Widefield is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Harrison on Tuesday as Widefield made off with a 16-6 win.
Justin Becker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Becker was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Zane Cleaton was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Braeden Mitton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Widefield's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-6. As for Harrison, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Widefield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Harrison struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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