Maine West was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Wheeling on Friday. The Warriors blew past the Wildcats 16-8. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ryan Duffy
| 05/23/25 @ Wheeling | 4 |
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| 03/18/25 @ Von Steuben | 2 |
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Ryan Duffy made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Duffy was even better at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Maine West got a massive performance out of Tim Wiley, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. The Warriors are 2-1 when Wiley posts three or more RBI, but 7-19-1 otherwise. Perish Smith was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Maine West's record is now 9-20-1. As for Wheeling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-20 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maine West will host Rolling Meadows at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheeling, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Taft at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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