Eagle has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Owyhee Storm at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Eagle is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Eagle came up short against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and fell 10-6. The loss put an end to Eagle's undefeated start to the season.
Andrew Palfreyman put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Palfreyman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Palfreyman wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Zawadzki, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Owyhee put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 13-8 win over Madison. Owyhee's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Eagle, Owyhee also got a great game from a two-way player: Gage Haws. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Haws was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Keagan Kelly was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ryan Burbank, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Having lost for the first time this season, Eagle fell to 7-1. As for Owyhee, their record is now 6-0.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Eagle hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .374. However, it's not like Owyhee struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Eagle might still be hurting after the 11-5 loss they got from Owyhee in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Eagle, Jack Ryan (who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3) 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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