For the second straight game, Flagstaff will face off against Bradshaw Mountain. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Flagstaff 3.1, Bradshaw Mountain 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Flagstaff blew Bradshaw Mountain out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Bradshaw Mountain got their revenge. The Eagles fell just short of the Bears by a score of 3-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Bradshaw Mountain's part, Jeremy Reynolds tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Reynolds has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Garison Jones was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Drew Strader was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
The win was the seventh in a row for Bradshaw Mountain, bringing their record up to 15-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Flagstaff, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flagstaff has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Bradshaw Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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