For the second straight game, Francis Parker will face off against Maranatha Christian. The Lancers will venture away from home to take on the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Francis Parker has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Francis Parker is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They lost 13-2 to Maranatha Christian.
For Maranatha Christian's part, Shane Piester made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Piester has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zach Ruiz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Espinosa, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Maranatha Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.
Francis Parker's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8-1. As for Maranatha Christian, their record now sits at 3-16.
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