Glenns Ferry is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Melba a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Glenns Ferry Pilots will host the Melba Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Glenns Ferry came up short against Lighthouse Christian and fell 16-12.
Alan Mesillas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Josiah Valencia was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Melba didn't have quite enough to beat New Plymouth on Wednesday and fell 13-12.
Cooper Brooks led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Melba is 2-1 when Brooks posts three or more RBI, but 5-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ty Aggen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Glenns Ferry's loss dropped their record down to 7-9-1. As for Melba, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Glenns Ferry has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Melba struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Glenns Ferry suffered a grim 24-0 defeat to Melba in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Pilots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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