Port Washington is 1-9 against Homestead since June of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Pirates will host the Highlanders at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Port Washington has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Port Washington took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hartford, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates came out on top in a nail-biter against the Orioles on Wednesday, sneaking past 3-1. That's two games straight that the Pirates have won by exactly two runs.
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Max Webb was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Port Washington is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-11 otherwise. Webb was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Webb wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Bergin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Port Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Homestead lost 16-1 to Slinger on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Highlanders in their meetings with the Owls: they've now lost three in a row.
Luke LaLonde was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Homestead's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Port Washington, their win bumped their record up to 8-13.
Homestead's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Port Washington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. It's a different story for Homestead, though, as they've only averaged .192. Will they be able to contain Port Washington's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
