For the second straight game, Cyprus will face off against Hillcrest. The Pirates will take on the Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Cyprus has four straight wins, Hillcrest has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, Cyprus made easy work of Hillcrest and carried off a 10-2 victory. Considering the Pirates have won 11 contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cyprus got a great performance from ALEX LARSON as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. LARSON has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, HUMBERTO NAVA was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. CARTER PRIMM was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Cyprus hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Cyprus, their record is now 16-4.
Hillcrest's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cyprus has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Hillcrest, though, as they've been averaging 8.7 hits. Given Cyprus' sizable advantage in that area, the Huskies will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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