Baseball Game Preview: Lompoc Braves vs. Arroyo Grande Eagles

For the second straight game, Lompoc will face off against Arroyo Grande. The Braves will face off against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Arroyo Grande hit Lompoc with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Braves took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.

For Arroyo Grande's part, Tane Kurth was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave Kurth a new career-high. Judah Hill was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.

Arroyo Grande hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lompoc struck out eight times.

Lompoc has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season. As for Arroyo Grande, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-14-1.