Baseball Game Preview: Agua Fria Owls vs. Deer Valley Skyhawks

For the second straight game, Agua Fria will face off against Deer Valley. The Owls are taking a road trip to challenge the Skyhawks at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Agua Fria has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Deer Valley will come in with ten straight wins.

Agua Fria lost 21-6 to Deer Valley on Monday.

For Deer Valley's part, Nate Gentz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Gentz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Weaver, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Tyler Carr, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.

Deer Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Deer Valley pushed their record up to 16-8-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Agua Fria, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-14.

Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Agua Fria has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Deer Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.