The Palisade Bulldogs will challenge the Thompson Valley Eagles at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Palisade heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They fell 7-3 to Holy Family.
Will Seriani was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Thompson Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Windsor.
Riley Suarez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run. Evan Raabe was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Palisade's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-6-1. As for Thompson Valley, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-7.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palisade has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .477. However, it's not like Thompson Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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