University City is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Morse is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The University City Centurions will take on the Morse Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (University City: 1.7, Morse: 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
University City is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Sweetwater a 7-0 shutout. Considering University City has won 17 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jack Clark was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Clark has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Clark was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Mateo Torres-Chapa was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Jade Barth was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Morse narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Valley Center 7-5.
Chris Marquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Marcus Westover and Fernando Jauregui did most of the damage at the plate: Westover scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Jauregui scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Obed Gonzalez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
University City is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-5 record this season. As for Morse, their win bumped their record up to 17-11.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. University City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Morse struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went University City's way against Morse in their previous meeting back in April as University City made off with an 8-1 victory. Does University City have another victory up their sleeve, or will Morse turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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