For the second straight game, Akins will face off against Del Valle. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering Akins has lost seven straight at home and Del Valle four straight on the road, this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
Having struggled with 11 defeats in a row, Akins turned things around against Del Valle on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cardinals, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 5, 2024.
Akins got a great performance from Alfonso Ramos as he pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Ramos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Akins' victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Krocka, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Colin Drucker also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Del Valle's loss dropped their record down to 5-17-1. As for Akins, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-10 and their overall record up to 4-19.
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