Enumclaw is 5-0 against Franklin Pierce since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Enumclaw Hornets will be playing at home against the Franklin Pierce Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Enumclaw: 1.2, Franklin Pierce: 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Enumclaw came tearing into last Wednesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Timberwolves onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Enumclaw, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Will Scharf, who scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-2. Juden *Jones was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Franklin Pierce's offense. Their tough 9-0 loss to Steilacoom on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The match marked that first time this year in which Franklin Pierce was not able to get on the board.
Franklin Pierce saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Larson, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Enumclaw's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Franklin Pierce, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Enumclaw has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Franklin Pierce struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Enumclaw's way against Franklin Pierce when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Enumclaw made off with an 11-1 victory. Does Enumclaw have another victory up their sleeve, or will Franklin Pierce turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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