For the second straight game, Alta will face off against Jordan. The Hawks will face off against the Beetdiggers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Alta's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Jordan's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Jordan hit Alta with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks fell just short of the Beetdiggers by a score of 6-5. Hawks fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Beetdiggers since on Tuesday.
For Jordan's part, MCKAY BRANDE looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. BRANDE has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jordan's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was TALON PETERSEN, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI. GAGE NALDER was another, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Jordan has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Alta, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-6.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Alta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Jordan struggles in that department as they've averaged .484. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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