The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Nicholas County Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Woodrow Wilson: 4, Nicholas County: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Saturday, Woodrow Wilson was able to grind out a solid victory over James Monroe, taking the game 7-2.
Brady Williams made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Williams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Williams was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Chase Tolliver was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Nicholas County entered their tilt with Shady Spring with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They beat the Tigers on Monday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 13-3. Considering Nicholas County has won seven matchups by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Woodrow Wilson, Nicholas County also got a great game from a two-way player: Ira Mylott. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Mylott was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Grayson Kesterson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caleb Jarvis, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Woodrow Wilson has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Nicholas County, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Woodrow Wilson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Nicholas County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Woodrow Wilson took their victory against Nicholas County when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 9-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Woodrow Wilson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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