For the second straight game, Dekaney will face off against Spring. The Wildcats will head out on the road to take on the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dekaney is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when Dekaney took on Spring on Tuesday. The Wildcats fell just short of the Lions by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered against the Lions since March 15, 2022.
For Spring's part, Carson Culbertson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. Culbertson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Julian Curry, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Spring has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Dekaney, their loss dropped their record down to 14-12.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dekaney has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Spring struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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