For the second straight game, Miami will face off against Key West. The Stingarees are taking a road trip to face off against the Conchs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Miami's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Key West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Miami's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Key West hitters got past them. The Stingarees came up short against the Conchs on Friday, falling 14-4. The loss continues a trend for the Stingarees in their meetings with the Conchs: they've now lost three in a row.
For Key West's part, Jon Carlos Lampas-Gormley looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Lampas-Gormley has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sam Holland was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Nelson Ong, who scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Key West's victory bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Miami, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-5.
Key West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Miami hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. It's a different story for Key West, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Miami's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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