Winchester Thurston will take on the Leechburg Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a eight-game winning streak alive.
On Tuesday, Winchester Thurston needed a bit of extra time to put away Rochester. They had just enough and edged out the Rams 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Winchester Thurston has posted since April 24, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Mason Witten, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March. Lucas Picher was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Leechburg got the win against Aquinas Academy on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-1. The Blue Devils might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Garrett Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Leechburg got a massive performance out of Rocco Vigna, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That triple was Vigna's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Chase Henry, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Leechburg hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive games.
Winchester Thurston's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games. As for Leechburg, their record now sits at 8-1.
Both Winchester Thurston and Leechburg just can't seem to miss. Winchester Thurston has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Leechburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
