The Sanford Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Ignacio Bobcats at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Sanford will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
On Tuesday, Sanford made easy work of Trinidad and carried off a 15-9 win. Considering the Mustangs have won three games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
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Colton Reynolds was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Sanford's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-5 when he doesn't). JD Faucette was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Sanford was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Ignacio came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bobcats have posted since May 18, 2024.
Ignacio let Ambrose V and William M run wild. V scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while M scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. With that strong performance, M is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Easton S also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Sanford's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Ignacio, their record is now 8-3.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sanford hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .418. However, it's not like Ignacio struggles in that department as they've averaged .347. 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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