The Wolfson Wolfpack are taking a road trip to take on the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Episcopal School of Jacksonville took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Wolfson, who comes in off a win.
Wolfson was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Ribault on Thursday. Wolfson blew past Ribault 11-1. The victory continues a trend for the Wolfpack in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won eight in a row.
Ryan Rhoden looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Wolfson got a big performance out of Samuel Sprague, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most runs Sprague has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Paxton Frederick, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Wolfson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Episcopal School of Jacksonville has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.84 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Providence School.
Lawson Perry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Gehrig Severidt was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Wolfson's record is now 8-10. As for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wolfson has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Episcopal School of Jacksonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Wolfson came up short against Episcopal School of Jacksonville when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 8-4. Can Wolfson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
