For the second straight game, Water Valley will face off against Bruce. The Blue Devils will head out to square off against the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Water Valley knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Bruce likes a good challenge.
Water Valley took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Bruce by a score of 11-6. With that victory, the Blue Devils brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Allen Paysinger was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Alex Spruill was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Water Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bruce only posted an OBP of .344.
Bruce has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Water Valley, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Water Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Bruce struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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