Orestimba hasn't had much luck against Hughson recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Orestimba will square off against Hughson at 4:00 p.m. Orestimba has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Orestimba is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 18-0 to Hughson. The shutout was out of character for the Warriors seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
For Hughson's part, Max Mankins was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. That's the fewest hits Mankins has allowed since back in February of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Bryce McDaniel was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Carlos Guizar, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Hughson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win was the seventh in a row for Hughson, bringing their record up to 13-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Orestimba, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
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