The Rensselaer Central Bombers will venture away from home to face off against the Winamac Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Rensselaer Central managed to slip by Delphi Community the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bombers came up short against the Oracles on Thursday, falling 19-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bombers have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Meanwhile, Winamac waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Cavaliers. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Addison Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 17 Ks.
At the plate, Cody Wheeler was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Hutch Martin was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Winamac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Culver Community only managed four hits.
Winamac's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Rensselaer Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Rensselaer Central suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Winamac when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Bombers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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