Aurora Central is 2-8 against Skyview since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Trojans will host the Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. Aurora Central has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Aurora Central managed to slip by Adams City the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans came up short against the Eagles on Thursday, falling 14-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered against the Eagles since June 5, 2021.
Michael Avila made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Skyview had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Mustangs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since May 3, 2024.
Andrew Casillas was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
Skyview's victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Aurora Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
Skyview's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Aurora Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. It's a different story for Skyview, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Aurora Central's hitters?
Aurora Central came out on top in a nail-biter against Skyview in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 8-7. Will the Trojans repeat their success, or do the Wolverines have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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