Richards is 0-6 against Fayetteville since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Richards Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Fayetteville Lions at 6:30 p.m. Richards is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Richards is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Fayetteville just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 15-3 loss at the hands of the Lions.
For Fayetteville's part, Jack Schley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Schley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schley was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Keagan Supak and Kole Schmitt did most of the damage at the plate: Supak scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Schmitt scored a run while going 3-for-4. Supak is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Easton Jaeger was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Richards' defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Fayetteville, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-4.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Richards has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Fayetteville struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. 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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