Baseball Preview: Armstrong River Hawks vs. Elizabeth Forward Warriors
The Armstrong River Hawks will be playing at home against the Elizabeth Forward Warriors at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Armstrong is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Gateway just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. Their rough 11-1 loss to the Gators might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Armstrong has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Forward fell victim to Thomas Jefferson and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Jaguars. Elizabeth Forward has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Armstrong now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Elizabeth Forward, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Armstrong has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Elizabeth Forward struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. 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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