Bryan is 0-7 against Burke since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Bears are taking a road trip to take on the Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Bryan has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bryan lost 13-3 to Thurston-Cuming County on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Burke got the win against Buena Vista on Tuesday by a conclusive 14-4. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Bison recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Rigley Renbarger and Tanner Pickett did most of the damage at the plate: Renbarger got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while Pickett went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. What's more, Renbarger posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March. Casey Gilliland was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Burke hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matches.
Bryan's defeat dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Burke, their record is now 6-15.
Bryan might still be hurting after the 19-1 loss they got from Burke when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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