For the second straight game, Sudan will face off against Tahoka. The Hornets will face off against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Sudan heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They lost 11-4 to Tahoka.
For Tahoka's part, the team relied heavily on Sam Kessler, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Kessler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jordan Hicks, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Tahoka and bumps their season record up to 11-9. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Sudan, their loss dropped their record down to 17-10.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sudan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Tahoka struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. 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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