For the second straight game, O'Connor will face off against Stevens. The Panthers will take on the Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (O'Connor has three straight wins, Stevens has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Last Tuesday, O'Connor got the win against Stevens by a conclusive 7-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Dalton Blake spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayden Contreras, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcus Morales, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
O'Connor pushed their record up to 13-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Stevens, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-14.
Stevens' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: O'Connor hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. It's a different story for Stevens, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain O'Connor's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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