For the second straight game, Portland Christian will face off against Gaston. The Royals will welcome the Greyhounds at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Portland Christian is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
Portland Christian made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Gaston, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Royals fell just short of the Greyhounds by a score of 7-5 on Tuesday.
Jack Mazurowski put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Mazurowski was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Donovan Endres
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In other batting news, Donovan Endres was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Portland Christian: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. Pasquale Walker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Gaston's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-4. As for Portland Christian, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Portland Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Gaston struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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