For the second straight game, Como-Pickton will face off against Hawkins. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Como-Pickton Eagles duke it out with Hawkins Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Como-Pickton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Hawkins on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Hawks by a score of 3-1. The Eagles have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
For Hawkins' part, their victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Riggin Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Hawkins has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-6-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Como-Pickton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Como-Pickton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Hawkins struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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