Winamac scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Culver Community Cavaliers a 16-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Winamac needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Cody Wheeler and Max Gearhart were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Wheeler struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Gearhart pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wheeler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Wheeler went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Gearhart scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Mathias, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Addison Allen, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Winamac pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Culver Community, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9-1.
Winamac will look to defend their home field on Saturday against LaVille at 10:00 a.m. LaVille is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Culver Community, they will head out on the road to challenge North Judson-San Pierre at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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