For the second straight game, New Site will face off against East Webster. The Royals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. New Site is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
New Site is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering East Webster just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Wolverines by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Royals have suffered against the Wolverines since April 28, 2018.
For East Webster's part, Kage McHann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, McHann posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
McHann wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Huntet Stewart, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
East Webster pushed their record up to 28-7 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for New Site, their loss dropped their record down to 21-8.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. New Site hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like East Webster struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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