The Winfield Generals will face off against the Huntington Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Winfield's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Huntington's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Winfield's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They walked away with a 5-0 win over South Charleston. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Generals.
The team relied heavily on Brayson Downey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Preston Keiffer was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Huntington, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They came out on top against Riverside by a score of 5-0 on Thursday. The game marked the Highlanders' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Winfield's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Huntington, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Winfield came up short against Huntington in their previous meeting back in May of 2021, falling 7-3. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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