The Homer-Center Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the United Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, while Homer-Center put up some runs, the same can't be said for Marion Center. Homer-Center blew past Marion Center 10-0. The victory was just what Homer-Center needed coming off of an 11-0 defeat in their prior game.
Owen Saiani made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Saiani has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Saiani was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Nash Budner was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braden Dunn, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
United can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Sunday. They put the hurt on Shanksville Stonycreek with a sharp 20-2 win. With that victory, United brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Like Homer-Center, United also got a great game from a two-way player: Ethan Chilenski. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Chilenski was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other pitching news, Braden Butler looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Isaac Worthington and Dmitri Worthington did most of the damage at the plate: Worthington went 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Worthington got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Ryan Felix was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Homer-Center now has a winning record of 3-2. As for United, their record is now 3-4.
Homer-Center suffered a grim 15-9 defeat to United in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Homer-Center, Joe Marino (who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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