For the second straight game, Ben Holt College Prep Academy will face off against Turlock Christian. Ben Holt College Prep Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Turlock Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Ben Holt College Prep Academy 3.5, Turlock Christian 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Ben Holt College Prep Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Turlock Christian and fell 6-5. The Bobcats haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
For Turlock Christian's part, Blake Starn made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Starn was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Michael Miller was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jake Dein, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Turlock Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ben Holt College Prep Academy only posted an OBP of .432.
The victory made it two in a row for Turlock Christian and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ben Holt College Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .529. However, it's not like Turlock Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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