Parkland is 0-10 against R.J. Reynolds since March of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Mustangs will venture away from home to square off against the Demons at 6:00 p.m. Neither Parkland nor R.J. Reynolds posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Parkland's offense. They lost 11-0 to Walkertown on Wednesday. The Mustangs' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Meanwhile, R.J. Reynolds came up short against North Stokes on Thursday, falling 16-1.
R.J. Reynolds saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Sheridan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Parkland's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for R.J. Reynolds, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Parkland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like R.J. Reynolds struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Parkland suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to R.J. Reynolds in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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