Baseball Game Preview: Cocalico Eagles vs. Solanco Golden Mules

The Cocalico Eagles will square off against the Solanco Golden Mules at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Cocalico has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cocalico is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Donegal, falling 11-3.

Cocalico saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dane Horning, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Logan Horning also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.

While Solanco didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They won by a run and slipped past Lebanon 3-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Solanco let Ayden Herr and Garrett Aukamp run wild. Herr went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, while Aukamp scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.

Cocalico's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Solanco, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.

Cocalico might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Solanco when the teams last played back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.