For the second straight game, Tomas will face off against Fort Bend Kempner. The Gators will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Tomas has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight defeats, while Fort Bend Kempner will come in with seven straight wins.
Tomas lost 10-3 to Fort Bend Kempner on Tuesday.
For Fort Bend Kempner's part, Owen Graf made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Graf has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Evan Alderete was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Fort Bend Kempner's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-12 when he doesn't). Zach Zimmerman was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The victory got Fort Bend Kempner back to even at 12-12. As for Tomas, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tomas has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Fort Bend Kempner struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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