The Florin Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the West Campus Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Florin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Florin put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Everything went their way against West Campus as Florin made off with a 12-5 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Florin as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Martin Vega was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Vega has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vega was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on JaLon Johnson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Mason McNany was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Florin now has a winning record of 7-6. As for West Campus, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8-1 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Florin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like West Campus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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