East hasn't had much luck against Hubbard recently, but that could start to change on Friday. East will challenge Hubbard at 5:00 p.m. East has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East's last matchup with Western Reserve could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Saturday. East lost 24-1 to Western Reserve.
Jamir Allison was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Allison was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Player #5 stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Player #44 was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with five runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hubbard, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Lakeview 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted against the Bulldogs since May 5, 2023.
Hubbard has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for East, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
East couldn't quite finish off Hubbard in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 and fell 6-4. Can East avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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