The Whiteland Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Perry Meridian Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Whiteland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Whiteland will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Friday, then bounced right back against Decatur Central on Monday. Whiteland put the hurt on Decatur Central with a sharp 16-6 win. Whiteland's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Drew Helton made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Helton was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Whiteland let David Collins and Peyton Dickens loose on the outfield. Collins scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Dickens went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Maalik Perkins was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Perry Meridian unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of Decatur Central by a score of 6-5.
Jacob McDaniel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
At the plate, Perry Meridian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Kerr, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Kerr has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Whiteland's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Perry Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-6.
Perry Meridian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Whiteland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. It's a different story for Perry Meridian, though, as they've only averaged .362. Will they be able to contain Whiteland's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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