The Apple Springs Eagles will face off against the Brookeland Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Apple Springs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Apple Springs' pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Burkeville. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.
Kane Dugat
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Kane Dugat made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zeth Dugat was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Campbell, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Apple Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Brookeland came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Yellowjackets.
Brookeland pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Apple Springs, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-6.
Apple Springs might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Brookeland when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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