For the second straight game, Thunderbird will face off against Moon Valley. The Titans will host the Rockets at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thunderbird is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Thunderbird got the win against Moon Valley by a conclusive 16-1. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
Richard Voyce was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last nine contests.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Kolesar, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Weston Lewis was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Thunderbird hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moon Valley struck out six times.
The win made it two in a row for Thunderbird and bumps their season record up to 13-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Moon Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Thunderbird has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Moon Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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