The Blanchester Wildcats will take on the North College Hill Trojans in a tournament on Thursday. The timing is sure in Blanchester's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while North College Hill has been banged up by 13 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Blanchester had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Fayetteville-Perry on Monday. The Wildcats blew past the Rockets 10-2. Considering the Wildcats have won eight matches by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Sammy Roush was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Caleb Sears, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, North College Hill came up short against Miami Valley Christian Academy on Thursday, falling 14-5.
Luke Gallardo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Quentin Allen was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Blanchester is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for North College Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
North College Hill's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Blanchester has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. It's a different story for North College Hill, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain Blanchester's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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