Baseball Game Preview: Bolsa Grande Matadors vs. Santiago Cavaliers

For the second straight game, Bolsa Grande will face off against Santiago. The Matadors will head out on the road to challenge the Cavaliers at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Bolsa Grande is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.

While Bolsa Grande's victory against Santiago wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Matadors skirted past the Cavaliers 12-11.

For Santiago's part, Daniel Thomas Romero put in work no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits Romero has allowed since back in March. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Chris Arceo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

Bolsa Grande's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs over those games. As for Santiago, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-12.

Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bolsa Grande has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Santiago struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. 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.