For the second straight game, Rowe will face off against Vela. The Warriors will challenge the Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rowe's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Vela's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Tuesday, Rowe beat Vela 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Sabercats: they've now won three in a row.
JC Garza Jr. made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Miguel Soto was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Matthew Garza, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Rowe's win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Vela, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-13.
Vela's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rowe hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. It's a different story for Vela, though, as they've only averaged .224. Will they be able to contain Rowe's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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