For the second straight game, Kaufer will face off against Three Rivers. The Seahawks will square off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Kaufer heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to Three Rivers. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Seahawks couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Three Rivers' part, James Contreras was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Contreras a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Grant Dragon, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Three Rivers always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Three Rivers is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Kaufer, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kaufer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Three Rivers struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. 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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