For the second straight game, West will face off against Cyprus. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Pirates at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for West's offense. They lost 7-0 to Cyprus on Tuesday. The Panthers have struggled against the Pirates recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
For Cyprus' part, the team relied heavily on DIEGO QUIROZ, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was REINER HIDALGO, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Cyprus hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive games.
Cyprus is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Cyprus struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. 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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