The West Noble Chargers will head out on the road to take on the Whitko Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
While West Noble's win against Garrett wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Chargers skirted past the Railroaders 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted against the Railroaders since April 13, 2019.
Jordan Eash was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Trevor Martin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Whitko took on Lakewood Park Christian on Thursday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.
Davin Day tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Riley Harman was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Chandler Cox also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Whitko was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .519. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Whitko pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.8 runs this season. As for West Noble, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Noble has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Whitko struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
