Mission is 3-0 against Leadership since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Mission Bears will head out on the road to challenge the Leadership Griffin at 3:30 p.m. Mission is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Mission is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Wallenberg (and have done all season long). Mission put the hurt on Wallenberg with a sharp 17-3 victory on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Mission needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Rowan Powell and Angel Corona were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Powell struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Corona pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Powell scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Corona went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Diego Ramirez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Salvador Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Leadership had to start their season on the road back in March, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 12-0 loss to Mission might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Leadership is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
The win made it two in a row for Mission and bumps their season record up to 8-10. As for Leadership, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Mission took their victory against Leadership in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mission since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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