For the second straight game, Spruce will face off against Adams. The Timberwolves will challenge the Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Spruce has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Adams will arrive with three straight victories.
Adams hit Spruce with a seven-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Timberwolves lost 16-2 to the Cougars.
For Adams' part, Ethan Segovia looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Segovia posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February.
On the hitting side, Adams got a massive performance out of Justino Chavarria, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Jay Ortiz was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Adams always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Spruce now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Adams, their record is now 5-8.
Adams' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Spruce has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. It's a different story for Adams, though, as they've only averaged .318. Will they be able to contain Spruce's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
