For the second straight game, Urban will face off against Marin Academy. The Blues will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Urban is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Urban came out on top against Marin Academy on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Blues walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Wildcats. The win continues a trend for the Blues in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Aaron Knupp and Conor Darling were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Knupp pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Darling struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Knupp also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Urban is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise. At the plate, Knupp went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run, while Darling went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Kaden Fox-Gabel
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaden Fox-Gabel, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Benji Dawes was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Urban kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Marin Academy is on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12. As for Urban, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Urban has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Marin Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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