The Hughson Huskies will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Merced Bears at 7:00 p.m. Hughson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Hughson was able to grind out a solid victory over Golden Valley, taking the game 8-5.
Isaac Lupercio looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Beau Blake was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was JC Lupercio, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Merced has not done well against Patterson recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Merced blew past Patterson 8-2. The win was some much needed relief for Merced as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Riley Dickey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Dylan Ferriera was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Hughson's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Merced, their record is now 11-7.
Merced's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Hughson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. It's a different story for Merced, though, as they've only averaged .237. Will they be able to contain Hughson's hitters?
Hughson beat Merced 4-1 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Hughson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Merced turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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