The Guilderland Flying Dutchmen will challenge the Bethlehem Central Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Guilderland is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Monday just wasn't the day for Guilderland's offense. They came up short against Colonie Central on Monday, falling 11-0.
Guilderland got a good showing from Sam Manzella, who tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem Central lost 13-3 to Saratoga Springs on Wednesday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Blue Streaks recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Bethlehem Central saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan O'Connell, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI.
Bethlehem Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Guilderland, their loss dropped their record down to 3-15.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Guilderland has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bethlehem Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Guilderland skirted past Bethlehem Central 4-3 in their previous matchup back in April. Do the Flying Dutchmen have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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