For the second straight game, Whiteland will face off against Perry Meridian. The Warriors will host the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Whiteland has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whiteland is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell just short of Perry Meridian by a score of 14-13 on Tuesday. The Warriors' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Nolan Turner was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (zero).
At the plate, Blake Lyle made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and fired off two home runs, three runs, and one stolen base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Carter Waalkens was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
The victory made it two in a row for Perry Meridian and bumps their season record up to 9-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Whiteland, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-12.
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