Baseball Preview: Gwynn Park Yellowjackets vs. Flowers Jaguars
The Gwynn Park Yellowjackets will head out on the road to square off against the Flowers Jaguars at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Gwynn Park gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They blew past Friendly 19-4. The victory was familiar territory for Gwynn Park who now have four in a row.
Loury Hiciano made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Hiciano has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hiciano was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gwynn Park let Dallas Gilliam and Brandon Osorio loose on the outfield. Gilliam scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Osorio went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Gilliam is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Darwin Dinkins, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, neither Flowers nor Laurel could gain the upper hand on Wednesday so the two teams had to settle for a 15-15 tie.
Gwynn Park pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. With that draw, Flowers' record moves to 11-5-1.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gwynn Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Flowers struggles in that department as they've averaged .532. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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