Baseball Game Preview: Homedale Trojans vs. Payette Pirates

For the second straight game, Homedale will face off against Payette. The Trojans will venture away from home to square off against the Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Homedale is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.

While Homedale's victory against Payette wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Trojans had just enough and edged out the Pirates 3-1. Those three runs were actually the fewest the Trojans have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.

Mason Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Homedale saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chance Martell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Payette has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Homedale, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Homedale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Payette struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.