For the second straight game, Follett will face off against Booker. Follett will be playing at home against Booker at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Follett lost 15-3 to Booker on Monday. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Kiowas recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Booker's part, Chase Nelson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, Nelson is now averaging an impressive 5.8 strikeouts per game. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Booker is undefeated when Nelson posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
In other batting news, Julian Rosales was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Booker's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Brayland Gonzales was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Booker always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Booker's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-2. As for Follett, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Follett suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Booker in their previous meeting on Monday. Will Follett have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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