Ruger Nicholls turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Perhaps even more impressive was his lead-up to Monday's matchup, in which he outscored his previous point total for three consecutive games. On the year, he has been strong no matter where he plays. On the mound, he has an ERA of .44 over 16 innings pitched. Meanwhile, at bat he has slashed 0.537/0.643/1.195 with 25 RBI and 5 home runs, plus 11 stolen bases.
Nicholls and Challis will take on Salmon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Challis has been dominating at home and they'll enter the match having won seven straight home games dating back to last season. Will Nicholls and Co. be able to keep the streak alive? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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