For the second straight game, Bingham will face off against Herriman. The Miners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Bingham's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Herriman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Bingham blew Herriman out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Herriman got their revenge. The Miners fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Miners have suffered since April 29, 2024.
For Herriman's part, Carson Jones and Kayson Thomas did most of the damage at the plate: Jones went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Thomas went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Jones has posted since back in March.
Herriman hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 4-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Herriman has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Bingham, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 16-8.
Bingham's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Miners have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Herriman, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Bingham continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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