The Paxton Bobcats will be playing at home against the Destin Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Thursday, Paxton came up short against Opp and fell 11-7. It was the first time this season that Paxton let down their fans at home.
Phillip Bearden made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Stewart, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Destin can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Tuesday. They never let Lighthouse Private Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The victory was just what Destin needed coming off of an 11-5 loss in their prior game.
Caleb Wright made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Wright was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Vance Kirby looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Dominic Rivas, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Brody Ray was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Paxton's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-6. As for Destin, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Paxton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Destin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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