Baseball Preview: Dixie Flyers vs. Crimson Cliffs Mustangs
Dixie has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dixie is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Dixie is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Crimson Cliffs (and have done all season long). Everything went Dixie's way against Crimson Cliffs on Tuesday as Dixie made off with an 8-2 victory.
Braxton Yates made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Yates was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Boston Vest, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Carter Turley, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Dixie pushed their record up to 20-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Crimson Cliffs, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dixie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Crimson Cliffs struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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