The Saul Razorbacks will be playing at home against the Maritime Academy Charter Seadogs at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Saul is is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They lost 18-4 to Roxborough.
Nyjay Jones was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jahsir Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Maritime Academy Charter lost 13-5 to Thomas A. Edison on Monday. Maritime Academy Charter has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jayriel Arroyo was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Arroyo has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Arroyo was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Robert Williams and Jadin Aviles stepped up to the plate in a big way. Williams scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Aviles scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Williams has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Saul's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Maritime Academy Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Saul has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Maritime Academy Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging 13. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Saul might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Maritime Academy Charter in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Saul, Luis Arroyo (who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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