The University Hawks will challenge the Spring Valley Timberwolves at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. University has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
University's last matchup with Morgantown could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Wednesday. The Hawks came up short against the Mohigans, falling 19-4. The loss continues a trend for the Hawks in their meetings with the Mohigans: they've now lost four in a row.
University saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Cash, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Spring Valley entered their tilt with John Marshall on Thursday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Monarchs.
Dylan Robertson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits.
Spring Valley pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for University, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. University has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Spring Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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