Fernley is on a four-game streak of home losses, Dayton a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Fernley Vaqueros will take on the Dayton Dust Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Fernley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Fernley earned a 6-3 victory over North Valleys.
The team relied heavily on Joesph Perry, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Dayton suffered a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of Churchill County last Saturday. That's two games in a row now that Dayton has lost by exactly ten runs.
Dayton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Duke Evans, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Evans has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Ty Francis, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Fernley's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Dayton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fernley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Dayton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Fernley might still be hurting after the 11-4 loss they got from Dayton in their previous meeting back in March. Will Fernley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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