For the second straight game, Green Valley will face off against Coronado. The Gators will welcome the Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Green Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Coronado's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Green Valley is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Coronado, who was ranked 18th at the time (Green Valley was ranked ninth). The Gators came up short against the Cougars on Tuesday, falling 9-3.
For Coronado's part, Crosby McGreal was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave McGreal a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Matthew Smoot, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Coronado lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Green Valley's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Coronado, they now have a winning record of 15-14.
Green Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Gators have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Coronado, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Green Valley continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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