For the second straight game, Encinal will face off against Alameda. The Jets will welcome the Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Encinal 3.1, Alameda 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Encinal is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Alameda just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They came up short against the Hornets, falling 10-2. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Jets, who until this game were averaging 3.13 runs allowed.
For Alameda's part, Sam Berger made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Berger also tossed no walks, which is notable because Alameda is 6-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4 otherwise. Berger was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Noonan, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Kayden Thai was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Alameda kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Alameda's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-6. As for Encinal, their loss dropped their record down to 12-3.
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