For the second straight game, Eupora will face off against Hatley. The Eagles will take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eupora will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Eupora beat Hatley 8-3.
For Hatley's part, Evan George and Garett Wilkinson stepped up to the plate in a big way. George went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, while Wilkinson went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. George is becoming a predictor of Hatley's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 2-1 (and 12-13 when he doesn't).
Eupora pushed their record up to 19-9 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Hatley, they moved to 14-14 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Eupora hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Hatley struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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