For the second straight game, Lipan will face off against Graford. Lipan will face off against Graford at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Lipan has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Lipan hadn't beaten Graford on the road since March 29, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. Lipan had just enough and edged out Graford 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Jackson Posey, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Tims, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Lipan pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.25 runs across that stretch. As for Graford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Lipan has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Graford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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