Parker is 0-7 against Sandalwood since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Parker Braves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sandalwood Saints at 6:00 p.m. Parker is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Parker gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-2 margin over ED White. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Parker considering their one-run performance the game before.
Brauly Dominguez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Dominguez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dominguez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Parker got a massive performance out of Tobias Caughman, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was DaSean Lovelace, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Sandalwood had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Bishop Kenny on Wednesday. It was the first time this season that Sandalwood let down their fans at home.
Jackson Phillips spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Tyler Hurst was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Davila, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
The victory got Parker back to even at 5-5. As for Sandalwood, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Parker has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Sandalwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Parker might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Sandalwood in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Parker have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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