University is 1-9 against Boone since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The University Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Boone Braves at 6:00 p.m. University is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 12 runs the game before, University was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of St. Cloud.
University saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Berrios, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Boone can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Lake Buena Vista as Boone made off with an 11-1 victory. The win was familiar territory for Boone who now have six in a row.
Leo Reina looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Jackson Lynch was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of James Crews, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
University's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5-1. As for Boone, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. University has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Boone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
University might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Boone when the teams last played back in February. Will University have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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