For the second straight game, Rochester will face off against Springfield. The Rockets will square off against the Senators at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Rochester is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
On Tuesday, Rochester needed a bit of extra time to put away Springfield. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Senators 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rockets have posted since April 7th.
Eli Carlson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jorey Myren, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Rochester pushed their record up to 20-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Springfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Springfield's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rochester has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. It's a different story for Springfield, though, as they've only averaged .330. Will they be able to contain Rochester's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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