For the second straight game, Ferndale will face off against Harper Woods. The Eagles will square off against the Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ferndale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Ferndale is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 16-8 margin over Harper Woods on Tuesday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Mason Shaltis
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Mason Shaltis made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off only two hits. Shaltis was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Ferndale is 4-2 when Shaltis posts two or more runs, but 0-3 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Williams, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Ferndale's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jaylin Dennard, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Ferndale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harper Woods only posted an OBP of .500.
Harper Woods is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. As for Ferndale, their record now sits at an identical 4-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ferndale has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Harper Woods struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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