Butner is 0-4 against Wetumka since March of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chieftains at 4:30 p.m.
Things were looking good for Butner after they put the first run on the board last Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 14-4 to Wetumka.
For Wetumka's part, Dwayne Lowe was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lowe was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. Wetumka is undefeated when Lowe posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Rylie Thomas looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Chaydan Flanagan, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Levi Maas, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Butner suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Wetumka in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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