Baseball Preview: Roby Lions vs. Westbrook Wildcats
Roby has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Westbrook Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Roby came up short against Hermleigh and fell 15-10.
Keegan Encizo was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Anthony Moreno was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Westbrook put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season in Tuesday's second game. They beat Rotan by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 11-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Westbrook.
Shawn Salazar and Keegan Gilbreath were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Salazar pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gilbreath tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Salazar scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Gilbreath went 3-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grayson Jeffrey, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Roby's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Westbrook, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Roby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Westbrook struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Roby came up short against Westbrook when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 12-8. Will Roby have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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