The Harrison Hoyas will take on the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Harrison made easy work of Osborne and carried off a 14-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hoyas.
Kennesaw Mountain not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 14th. They put the hurt on New Manchester with a sharp 7-1 win.
Jackson Dietz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isander Poventud, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and three runs. Kennesaw Mountain is undefeated when Poventud posts two or more runs, but 9-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Phelps, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Harrison pushed their record up to 14-12 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Kennesaw Mountain, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-10.
Harrison couldn't quite get it done against Kennesaw Mountain in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 as they fell 5-0. Will the Hoyas have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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