Wilson is 8-2 against Exeter Township since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Wilson Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Exeter Township Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Wilson ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Governor Mifflin and snuck past 6-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Wilson.
Christo Hunsicker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Hunsicker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hunsicker was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Fiorini, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Exeter Township was handed a ten-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Palmyra on Monday. Exeter Township skirted past Palmyra 4-2. The victory was just what Exeter Township needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior match.
Like Wilson, Exeter Township also got a great game from a two-way player: Alex Kelsey. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Kelsey was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Gavin Miller tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brenton Feathers, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Wilson has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Exeter Township, their record now sits at 6-2.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wilson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Exeter Township struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilson took their win against Exeter Township when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wilson since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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