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| 04/11/24 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/10/24 - Away | 9-0 W |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 9-13 L |
| 04/17/23 - Home | 5-7 L |
| 04/26/22 - Home | 6-7 L |
| + 3 more games |
Big Walnut and Westerville South are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Golden Eagles will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Big Walnut 2.2, Westerville South 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Wednesday, Big Walnut didn't have quite enough to beat Hayes and fell 3-2.
Big Walnut got a good showing from Sam Stewart, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Westerville South, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Dublin Scioto 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted against the Irish since April 12, 2022.
Theo Montemarano was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brooks Hibbitt, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Westerville South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Westerville South's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Big Walnut, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Big Walnut has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Westerville South struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Big Walnut came out on top in a nail-biter against Westerville South when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 8-7. Do the Golden Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
