The Kuna Kavemen will challenge the Burley Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kuna is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Kuna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Bishop Kelly by a score of 5-4. That's two games in a row now that Kuna has lost by just one run.
Kuna had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Derek Hommel and Max Sperry Hommel tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks), while Sperry tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Kuna saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kolten Frost, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Burley came up short against Green Canyon on Saturday and fell 6-2. Burley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kuna's record now sits at 1-3. As for Burley, their record is now 1-4.
Kuna's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Kuna has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Burley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Kuna continue to outrun the ball?
Kuna took their win against Burley in their previous meeting back in March of 2015 by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kuna since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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