The Western Boone Stars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Sheridan Blackhawks at 5:30 p.m. Western Boone hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
On Tuesday, Western Boone fell victim to a rough 9-1 loss at the hands of North Montgomery.
Western Boone saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Hawkins, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Sheridan had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Patriots out 12-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Zach Bales and Cole Macintosh were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Bales pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Macintosh tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Bales scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while Macintosh scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Macintosh has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dayne Voege, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Chance Spencer, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Western Boone's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Sheridan, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Western Boone has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Sheridan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Western Boone skirted past Sheridan 9-8 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Western Boone repeat their success, or does Sheridan have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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