Whetstone is 0-3 against Worthington Kilbourne since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Braves will host the Wolves at 5:30 p.m. Whetstone is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
Whetstone took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Columbus International with a sharp 15-4 victory. The win continues a trend for the Braves in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won six in a row.
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Jillian Nelson and Avery Bair made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Nelson tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Bair tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Nelson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Nelson got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Bair got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Nelson a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gabby Milane was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sara Kraus, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.
Whetstone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Worthington Kilbourne's offense. They came up short against Big Walnut on Thursday, falling 10-0. The Wolves just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Whetstone's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Worthington Kilbourne, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Whetstone suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Worthington Kilbourne in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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