Warner hasn't had much luck against Ocean View Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Patriots at 3:00 p.m.
Warner played against Mountain Empire back in February and lost via forfeit.
Ocean View Christian took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Joseph Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots came out on top in a nail-biter against the Crusaders on Tuesday, sneaking past 8-6. That's two games straight that the Patriots have won by exactly two runs.
Tyler Cauley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Cauley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cristian Herring was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cruz Pamintuan, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Warner might still be hurting after the 18-6 loss they got from Ocean View Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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