Edison is 0-10 against Stagg since May of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Vikings will host the Delta Kings at 6:30 p.m. Edison has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Edison is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Franklin, falling 11-1.
Edison saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alberto Cervantes, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Wednesday Stagg sidestepped Edison for a 7-6 victory.
Sebastian Ramirez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over 5.2 innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Patrick Inthasak, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michael Hutchinson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Stagg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Stagg's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Edison, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Edison has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Stagg struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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