For the second straight game, Ashton-Franklin Center will face off against Morrison. The Raiders will take on the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ashton-Franklin Center has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ashton-Franklin Center's offense. They came up short against Morrison on Tuesday, falling 17-0. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Mustangs recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
For Morrison's part, Ayden Meinsma was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Meinsma has become a key player for the Mustangs: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brayden Rubright, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Morrison kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ashton-Franklin Center only managed two.
The victory made it two in a row for Morrison and bumps their season record up to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.5 runs over those games. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ashton-Franklin Center has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Morrison struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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