The Wharton Tigers will be taking part in a tournament against the Stafford Spartans at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Wharton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-pitch advantage in their season opener. They fell 2-0 to Sealy on Tuesday. Wharton has struggled against Sealy recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Stafford fell victim to Bridge City and their airtight defense on Saturday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. Alexander Espinoza was hit with a yellow card, which may have had some impact on his (and the team's) ability to make aggressive plays.
Wharton came up short against Stafford when the teams last played back in February of 2022, falling 4-2. Can Wharton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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