Burges and Horizon are an even 3-3 against one another since February of 2016, but likely not for long. The Burges Mustangs will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Horizon Scorpions at 6:30 p.m. Burges is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Burges heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell just short of Horizon by a score of 4-2. Burges has not had much luck with Horizon recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Horizon's part, Franklin Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Miller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Joan Perez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Xaden Trevizo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Burges' defeat dropped their record down to 16-10-2. As for Horizon, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-9-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Burges hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Horizon struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. 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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