Princeton's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Boonville Pioneers and snuck past 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Princeton also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Ryne Wilhite was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Wilhite was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Boonville's side, Tyler Rinehart made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Princeton's victory bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Boonville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Princeton will be playing in front of their home fans against Borden at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Princeton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Borden's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Boonville, they will square off against Hauser at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hauser will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Boonville surely won't give up without a fight.
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