For the second straight game, Edison will face off against Pryor. The Eagles will square off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Edison has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Edison heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Wednesday. They came up short against Pryor, falling 23-3. The Eagles have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
For Pryor's part, Hunter Vivion made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, Vivion posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Pryor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Edison only posted an OBP of .333.
Pryor has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That somehow still isn't as good as their 30-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Edison, their defeat dropped their record down to 25-15.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Edison has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. However, it's not like Pryor struggles in that department as they've averaged .499. 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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