Baseball Preview: Crimson Cliffs Mustangs vs. Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle
The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs are on the road again on Friday to play the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle at 1:00 p.m. The last three games Crimson Cliffs has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Crimson Cliffs is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Juan Diego Catholic 5-4.
For Juan Diego Catholic's part, Zach Carlson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Castle Huggard, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Juan Diego Catholic lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Crimson Cliffs' victory bumped their record up to 15-8-1. As for Juan Diego Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 17-11.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crimson Cliffs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Juan Diego Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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