The Erie Tigers will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Air Academy Kadets, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. Erie is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Erie fell victim to a rough 13-2 loss at the hands of Brighton.
Erie saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ronin Ward, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
Air Academy can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over Doherty. The victory was just what Air Academy needed coming off of an 11-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Tyler Morales made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Morales was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Sam Steubing was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Erie's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Air Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Air Academy's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Erie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. It's a different story for Air Academy, though, as they've only averaged .363. Will they be able to contain Erie's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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