The Shenandoah Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Wes-Del Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shenandoah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Shenandoah came up short against Frankton and fell 8-3. Shenandoah has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ezra Byrd made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Collin Osenbaugh was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Wes-Del was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 19-5 to Frankton.
Kenny Drake made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Durr, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Wes-Del hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Shenandoah's record now sits at 13-9. As for Wes-Del, their record now sits at 10-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shenandoah has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Wes-Del struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shenandoah skirted past Wes-Del 3-2 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Wes-Del's Travis Bunch, who didn't allow a single earned run over 8.1 innings pitched. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be that much easier for Shenandoah to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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