The Bayfield Wolverines will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Ignacio Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. Bayfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Bayfield suffered a tough 10-2 defeat at the hands of Montrose. Bayfield has not had much luck with Montrose recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Bayfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Wilmer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ignacio waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Everything went their way against the Bulldogs as they made off with a 38-17 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Ignacio has managed all season.
Gabe Archuleta was a standout: he got on base in six of his eight plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Ambrose Valdez, who scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his eight plate appearances.
Bayfield's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Ignacio, they pushed their record up to 6-4 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bayfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. However, it's not like Ignacio struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bayfield's way against Ignacio when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Bayfield made off with a 12-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bayfield since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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