East Bay has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Bloomingdale Bulls at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
East Bay can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Middleton with a sharp 11-0 victory.
J Viane looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, R Beaufurd and S Dowe did most of the damage at the plate: Beaufurd scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Dowe scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Bloomingdale brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They came out on top against Alonso by a score of 11-7 on Thursday. With that win, Bloomingdale brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Cooper Hinson and Isaiah Perez did most of the damage at the plate: Hinson scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Perez scored a run while going 2-for-4. Pierce Collins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
East Bay's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. As for Bloomingdale, their record now sits at 14-9.
East Bay's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. East Bay has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bloomingdale, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will East Bay continue to outrun the ball?
East Bay came up short against Bloomingdale in their previous matchup back in March, falling 7-2. Can East Bay avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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