Wiley had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-13-1 to make it ten. They came up short against the Holly Wildcats, falling 13-2. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Wiley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Devonte Pizarro, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Holly, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
On Holly's side, Coy King made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. King was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Holly: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jerry Holdren was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wiley will take on rival Stratton at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Holly is set to square off against their familiar foe Springfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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