For the second straight game, Hot Springs will face off against Cobre. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Indians at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hot Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Hot Springs didn't have quite enough to beat Cobre and fell 8-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost five in a row.
For Cobre's part, the team relied heavily on Aaron Harrington, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Harrington has become a key player for the Indians: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Adrian Alvarado was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Cobre and bumps their season record up to 7-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Hot Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hot Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Cobre struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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