Nanih Waiya's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Noxapater Tigers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Nanih Waiya considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Walt McLendon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Nanih Waiya got a massive performance out of Gavin Daniel, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a triple. Jake Vick was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
On Noxapater's side, Logan Sanborn and Bryton Yates did some serious damage despite the final result: Sanborn went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Yates scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Nanih Waiya's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-7-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs per game. As for Noxapater, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-4 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Nanih Waiya beat Noxapater by a score of 18-8.
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