For the second straight game, Crawford will face off against High Tech SD. The Colts will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Storm at 4:00 p.m. Crawford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Crawford fell victim to High Tech SD and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Storm. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Colts' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For High Tech SD's part, Neal Griswold made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Griswold has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nano Acevedo was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February. Zach Fletcher was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
High Tech SD hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crawford struck out 11 times.
High Tech SD is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Crawford, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both Crawford and High Tech SD just can't seem to miss. The Colts have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. However, it's not like High Tech SD struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. 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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