For the second straight game, Fort Vancouver will face off against King's Way Christian. The Trappers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Vancouver is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Fort Vancouver lost 23-1 to King's Way Christian on Tuesday.
For King's Way Christian's part, Derek Tarnoski made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Tarnoski has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sam Somarakis was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Cade Horrocks, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
King's Way Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fort Vancouver only posted an OBP of .062.
King's Way Christian is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Fort Vancouver, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Vancouver has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .494. However, it's not like King's Way Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .552. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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