For the second straight game, Mission Veterans Memorial will face off against Sharyland. The Patriots will challenge the Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mission Veterans Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Mission Veterans Memorial heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They fell just short of Sharyland by a score of 1-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Rattlers: they've now lost four in a row.
Gabriel Cantu spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Sharyland is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-7-2 record this season. As for Mission Veterans Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 20-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mission Veterans Memorial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Sharyland struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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