After four games on the road, Doral Academy Red Rock is heading back home. They will take on the Mojave Rattlers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Doral Academy Red Rock heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell just short of Desert Oasis by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, Doral Academy Red Rock couldn't push the score so high this time.
Jenna Becker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Mojave's offense. They lost 14-0 to Cimarron-Memorial on Wednesday. Mojave has not had much luck with Cimarron-Memorial recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Doral Academy Red Rock has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-13 record this season. As for Mojave, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Doral Academy Red Rock has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Mojave struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Doral Academy Red Rock's way against Mojave when the teams last played back in March as Doral Academy Red Rock made off with a 16-4 victory. Will Doral Academy Red Rock repeat their success, or does Mojave have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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