Baseball Preview: Iroquois Braves vs. Erie Royals
The Iroquois Braves will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Erie Royals at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Erie is hoping to do on Friday what Cambridge Springs couldn't on Wednesday: put an end to Iroquois' winning streak, which now stands at three games. Iroquois came out on top against Cambridge Springs by a score of 4-1.
Reilly Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Benjamin Moffett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Erie scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Meadville out 13-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Erie considering their two-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Collin Nuber, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Mason Kindle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Iroquois' win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Erie, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 3-7-1 record this season.
Iroquois might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Erie when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Will Iroquois have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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