Frazier Mountain hasn't had much luck against Kern Valley recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Broncs at 3:15 p.m. Frazier Mountain has given up an average of 21.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Frazier Mountain is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 24-0 to California City. The shutout was out of character for the Falcons seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
Kern Valley never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Desert on Friday. They blew past the Scorpions 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Broncs, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Jackson Price was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Price wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Mead, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Kern Valley is undefeated when Mead posts three or more RBI, but 5-7 otherwise.
Kern Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Kern Valley is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Frazier Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 0-13.
Frazier Mountain suffered a grim 34-6 defeat to Kern Valley in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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