Lindsay is 8-2 against Strathmore since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lindsay Cardinals will head out on the road to take on the Strathmore Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Lindsay is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 24-1 margin over Granite Hills on Monday. Lindsay might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight games by 12 runs or more this season.
BAILEY BROWN made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. BROWN has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. BROWN was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, ANTHONY MOSQUEDA was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-6. Bryan Martinez was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Strathmore, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Monday. They blew past Granite Hills 12-1. With that victory, Strathmore brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Like Lindsay, Strathmore also got a great game from a two-way player: Roman Hernandez. He pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hernandez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Strathmore let Ryder Behrens and Kevin Sapien loose on the outfield. Behrens went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run, while Sapien scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lindsay is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. As for Strathmore, they pushed their record up to 9-11 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lindsay has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Strathmore struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lindsay took their victory against Strathmore when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lindsay since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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