Whitmire gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Upstate Eagles 17-11. This was payback for the Wolverines, who suffered a 21-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Brian Steele was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Blake Stribble
| 02/28/25 vs Upstate | 3 |
| 05/02/24 vs Ridge Spring-Monetta | 2 |
| 04/22/24 @ Calhoun Falls Charter | 2 |
| 04/19/24 vs Thornwell | 2 |
| 04/16/24 @ Thornwell | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Blake Stribble and Kingston Green did most of the damage at the plate: Stribble scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Green scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Stribble has posted since back in March of 2024. Crue Keller was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Whitmire always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Upstate only posted an OBP of .318.
Coincidentally, Whitmire and Upstate will both be playing Brashier Middle College Charter the next time they take the field. Whitmire will host Brashier Middle College Charter at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Upstate will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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