For the second straight game, Fort Bend Kempner will face off against Fort Bend Marshall. Fort Bend Kempner will square off against Fort Bend Marshall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Fort Bend Kempner is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They never let Fort Bend Marshall get on the board and left with a 31-0 victory on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cougars considering their two-run performance the match before.
The team relied heavily on Evan Alderete, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs and four RBI. Those five runs gave him a new career-high. Nathan Kirsch was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Fort Bend Kempner always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .681. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fort Bend Kempner's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-11-1. As for Fort Bend Marshall, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Bend Kempner has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Fort Bend Marshall struggles in that department as they've averaged .485. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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