For the second straight game, Cyprus will face off against Taylorsville. The Pirates will be playing at home against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cyprus will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, Cyprus beat Taylorsville 4-1.
Alex Larsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Cyprus' victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Easton Anderson, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Dj Oveson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Cyprus hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matches.
Cyprus' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Taylorsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
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