Westover hasn't had much luck against Western Harnett recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Wolverines will head out to take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Westover has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Westover is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to Terry Sanford.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Western Harnett). They were the clear victors by a 25-4 margin over E.E. Smith on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Lawton Hickman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Trent Golcynski was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Bryson Pope was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Western Harnett always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .674. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Western Harnett's record is now 3-12. As for Westover, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
Westover suffered a grim 17-1 defeat to Western Harnett when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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