The Shadle Park Highlanders will square off against the Cheney Blackhawks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shadle Park will be strutting in after a win while Cheney will be coming in after a defeat.
Shadle Park took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over University. The win was some much needed relief for the Highlanders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Roland Germain
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Roland Germain spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Shadle Park is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 5-8 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Sanchez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since April 1st. Another player making a difference was Tyler Yarger, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Shadle Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Cheney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 6-1 to Ridgeline.
The victory got Shadle Park back to even at 8-8. As for Cheney, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Cheney's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Shadle Park hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. It's a different story for Cheney, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Shadle Park's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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