For the second straight game, Montgomery will face off against Rudder. The Bears will take on the Rangers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montgomery's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Rudder's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
If Montgomery beats Rudder with five runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Bears never let the Rangers get on the board and left with a 5-0 win on Tuesday. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Rangers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Montgomery got a great performance from Cason Irwin as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Irwin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Clewett, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Grant Richardson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Montgomery was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rudder only posted a batting average of .208.
Rudder has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7-2 record this season. As for Montgomery, their win bumped their record up to 13-8-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Montgomery has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Rudder struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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