
Wildcats
05/19/25 @ Ipswich | 13 |
04/09/25 @ Northeast Metro RVT | 13 |
04/10/25 vs Greater Lawrence Tech | 10 |
05/03/25 @ Winthrop | 8 |
05/08/25 @ Greater Lowell Tech | 6 |
It was a proper cat-fight when Whittier RVT duked it out with Ipswich on Monday. The Wildcats blew past the Tigers 15-2. Considering the Wildcats have won five games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Jackson Howell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Whittier RVT is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 5-8 otherwise. Howell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Corey Deziel, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Whittier RVT is undefeated when Deziel posts two or more runs, but 1-9 otherwise. Adan Oliveri was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three runs and one RBI.
Whittier RVT always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Whittier RVT's record now sits at 7-9. As for Ipswich, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Looking ahead, Whittier RVT will welcome Newburyport at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for the Wildcats: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while the Clippers have snatched up five consecutive wins on the road. As for Ipswich, they will venture away from home to square off against Georgetown at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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