The Miller Rebels will head out on the road to take on the Banning Broncos at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Miller is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Last Thursday, Miller beat Indian Springs 12-7.
Gabriel Mendez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Izaiah Ramos was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Banning entered their tilt with Desert Hot Springs with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They never let the Golden Eagles onto the board and left with a 5-0 win on Friday.
Banning also got a great performance from Joe Clark as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Clark has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, John Lara III was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Nathan Cardiel was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Miller is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-6-1 record this season. As for Banning, their record is now 16-7.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Miller has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Banning struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Miller skirted past Banning 6-5 in their previous matchup back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Miller since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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