Concord is 1-9 against Goshen since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Concord Minutemen will look to defend their home field against the Goshen RedHawks at 5:30 p.m. Concord is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Concord came up short against Mishawaka and fell 10-7.
Mark Herman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Emanuel Rosa was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Concord was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mishawaka didn't hit any.
Meanwhile, Goshen came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over Plymouth on Wednesday.
Jensen Meikle looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Quinn Shreiner Landes, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bryson Wilson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Concord's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Goshen, their victory bumped their record up to 8-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Concord has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Goshen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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