Gulf Coast HEAT will challenge the Ruskin Christian Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Gulf Coast HEAT is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Gulf Coast HEAT lost 18-2 to Sarasota Christian on Thursday.
Gulf Coast HEAT saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Blunden, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Luke Sahmel also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Ruskin Christian was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Grace Christian.
Ruskin Christian's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Gulf Coast HEAT, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Gulf Coast HEAT has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ruskin Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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