For the second straight game, Pender will face off against Heide Trask. The Patriots will host the Titans at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pender has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 7th.
Pender lost 14-3 to Heide Trask on Tuesday.
For Heide Trask's part, Brantley Lunsford made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Lunsford has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Gabe Vanvliet-Strickland was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Drew Bailey was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Heide Trask hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Heide Trask's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-8 and their overall record up to 9-11. As for Pender, their loss dropped their record down to 2-18.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pender has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Heide Trask struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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