Fairfield is 0-10 against Pleasant Grove since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Fairfield Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Pleasant Grove Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Fairfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Fairfield came up short against Pleasant Grove and fell 14-9. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Pleasant Grove's part, Caleb Rose made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). The dominant performance gave Rose a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. He has become a key player for Pleasant Grove: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Pleasant Grove got a massive performance out of Tre'Mell Washington, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Washington is becoming a predictor of Pleasant Grove's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-7 when he doesn't). Kenyon Gunn was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Pleasant Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Pleasant Grove back to even at 7-7. As for Fairfield, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fairfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Pleasant Grove struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. 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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