After three games on the road, Weld Central is heading back home. They will take on the Wellington Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Weld Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Weld Central brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They were the clear victor by a 21-10 margin over Arvada. Considering Weld Central has won three contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lucas Johann and Markus Weems made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Johann struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Weems pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Johann scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Weems scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Easton Hoffman, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Wellington had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Bennett on Monday. Wellington has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Carter Weedin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Weld Central's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Wellington, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Weld Central suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Wellington when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Weld Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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