For the second straight game, Fort Bend Kempner will face off against Hendrickson. The Cougars will take on the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Bend Kempner has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fort Bend Kempner heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Wednesday. They came up short against Hendrickson, falling 16-4.
For Hendrickson's part, JJ Coston tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Coston has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Wells was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Laake, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Hendrickson is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 22-11-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Fort Bend Kempner, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-19 record this season.
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