West Point hasn't had much luck against Apollo recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dragons will square off against the Hawks at 4:00 p.m.
West Point is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 9-3 to Shadow Ridge.
West Point saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eduardo Padilla, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another was Jacob Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Apollo waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Monsoon an 8-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Rey Garcia was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Roberto Quinones was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
West Point now has a losing record of 7-8-1. As for Apollo, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Point has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Apollo struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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