Baseball Game Preview: Hanford Falcons vs. Moses Lake Mavericks

The Hanford Falcons will square off against the Moses Lake Mavericks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Moses Lake took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Hanford, who comes in off a win.

Hanford took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Gonzaga Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Hanford sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over Gonzaga Prep on Thursday. The victory was just business as usual for the Falcons, who after three games remain undefeated this season.

Meanwhile, Moses Lake unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mount Si on Friday.

Hanford pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Moses Lake, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-1.

Hanford couldn't quite finish off Moses Lake when the teams last played back in May of 2019 and fell 3-1. Will Hanford 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.