The Benjamin Logan Raiders will take on the Roger Bacon Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Benjamin Logan 3.2, Roger Bacon 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Benjamin Logan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Valley View 4-3. Four seems to be a good number for the Raiders as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
The team relied heavily on Oliver Morse, who went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Parker Yelton was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Roger Bacon hadn't done well against Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Spartans were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Eagles. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by seven runs or more this season.
Kyle Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Terrance Todd was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ian Childress, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Roger Bacon hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in ten consecutive contests.
Roger Bacon's win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Benjamin Logan, their record is now 17-7.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Benjamin Logan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Roger Bacon struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. 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.
