Preview: Aurora Christian Eagles vs. Mountain Pine Red Devils
Aurora Christian has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Tuesday. They will take on the Mountain Pine Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. Aurora Christian will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Aurora Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Newark 19-4. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Aurora Christian with their most commanding win of the season.
Andrew Hernandez was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jack Burns was a standout: he went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Henry Hinkle was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, Mountain Pine can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match two weeks ago. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over Caddo Hills. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Mountain Pine.
Like Aurora Christian, Mountain Pine also got a great game from a two-way player: Harrison McMahan. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. McMahan has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. McMahan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cale Slaten, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Slaten is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Joey Eads, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Aurora Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs per game. As for Mountain Pine, their record is now 4-5.
Mountain Pine's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Aurora Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. It's a different story for Mountain Pine, though, as they've only averaged .349. Will they be able to contain Aurora Christian's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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