The Fremont Pathfinders will face off against the Hamilton Yankees at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Fremont's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Hamilton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fremont is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Eagle Rock by a score of 9-4.
Meanwhile, Hamilton came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Wolves.
Ethan Juarez looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Damian Vides was incredible, going 4-for-5 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Fransisco Martinez was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Hamilton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .532. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fremont's victory bumped their record up to 19-8. As for Hamilton, their win bumped their record up to 9-14.
Fremont might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Hamilton in their previous matchup back in February of 2016. Can the Pathfinders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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