The Hamilton Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Miles Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Hamilton came up short against Miles and fell 6-1.
For Miles' part, HAYVEN BOOK was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. BOOK was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on ETHAN JAMES, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was MANUEL TORRES, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hamilton's loss dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Miles, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hamilton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Miles struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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