Murray is 8-0 against Kearns since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Murray Spartans will look to defend their home field against the Kearns Cougars at 3:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Murray's favor as the squad sits on 17 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Kearns has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road.
In what's become a running theme this season, Murray gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Kearns with a sharp 13-1 victory.
Diego Carrillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Carrillo has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Carrillo was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Murray let Kason Bleckert and Lance Straatsma loose on the outfield. Bleckert went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple, while Straatsma scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Easton Floyd, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Murray's win bumped their record up to 18-3. As for Kearns, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Kearns' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Murray has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Kearns, though, as they've been averaging 9.2. Given Murray's sizable advantage in that area, Kearns will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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