After three games on the road, Wendell is heading back home. They will take on the Declo Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wendell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Wendell beat Declo 7-4.
Alex Hirai and Cooper Jones made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hirai pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Jones pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Hirai has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Hirai went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Jones went 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Julian Ponce was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Mattix, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Wendell has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5-1 record this season. As for Declo, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wendell has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Declo struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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