Oglesby has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Aquilla Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Oglesby is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Oglesby put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Jonesboro with a sharp 14-7 win.
Hunter Walter made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Walter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Walter was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Jaxon Markum was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Johnny Gomez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
While Aquilla couldn't quite beat Jonesboro last Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt two weeks ago. Aquilla fell just short of Jonesboro by a score of 9-7. Aquilla has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Austin Hines and Ryan Hill stepped up to the plate in a big way. Hines went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base, while Hill scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Rayce Yrios, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Oglesby is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Aquilla, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-4.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Oglesby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Aquilla struggles in that department as they've averaged .524. 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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