The McLane Highlanders will be playing at home against the Hoover Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
McLane lost 15-6 to Yosemite on Thursday. McLane has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
McLane saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eddie Jimenez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jimenez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Lassley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hoover got the win against McLane on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-1.
Aiden Medina was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Medina was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Robert Herrera was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Caleb Bosquez-Jiminez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
McLane's loss dropped their record down to 7-20. As for Hoover, they now have a winning record of 14-13.
McLane might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Hoover in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will McLane have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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