North Miami lost to Whitko back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The North Miami Warriors skirted past the Whitko Wildcats 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for North Miami.
The team relied heavily on Reid Johnson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jake Riley, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Whitko's side, Isaiah Cripe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Cripe has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Riley Harman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
North Miami's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Whitko, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5-2 record this season.
North Miami didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 8-4 loss vs. Triton on the 18th. As for Whitko, they will head out on the road to square off against Lakeland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Whitko is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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