For the second straight game, Palacios will face off against Industrial. The Sharks are taking a road trip to challenge the Cobras at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games Palacios has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Palacios' victory against Industrial wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Sharks won by a run and slipped past the Cobras 6-5.
For Industrial's part, Sam Kurtz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was Kurtz's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nic Kuchler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Palacios is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Industrial, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palacios has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Industrial struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. 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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