On Saturday, the Polk County Wolverines had just enough and edged the West Wilkes Blackhawks out 5-4. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Polk County has scored all year.
The team relied heavily on Gunnar Alm, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Harden, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Polk County's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for West Wilkes, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Polk County will head out on the road to square off against Patton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Patton's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Polk County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for West Wilkes, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome North Wilkes, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.
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