For the second straight game, Hesperia will face off against Burroughs. The Scorpions are taking a road trip to challenge the Burros at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Hesperia will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Hesperia had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Burroughs on Wednesday. The Scorpions were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Burros. The result was nothing new for the Scorpions, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Carlos Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Ramirez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lincoln Snow, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Hunter Mayer was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Hesperia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burroughs only posted an OBP of .308.
Burroughs' loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 13-4. As for Hesperia, their record now sits at 12-3.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Hesperia has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11 hits per game. However, it's not like Burroughs struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.9 hits. 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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