For the second straight game, North Forrest will face off against Mize. The Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Forrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
North Forrest is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since March 8th on Tuesday. They came up short against Mize, falling 23-1. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Mize's part, Trey Myers made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Myers has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with five RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Mize let Parker Himmel and Garrison Carrell run wild. Himmel scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Carrell went a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most runs Himmel has posted since back in March. Graham Davis was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Mize always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .644. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Forrest only posted an OBP of .435.
Mize is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for North Forrest, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 11-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Forrest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Mize struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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