For the second straight game, Atwater will face off against Merced. The Falcons will square off against the Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Atwater has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Atwater's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over Merced. The Falcons haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Atwater's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Landon Perez, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
Atwater's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Merced, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Atwater's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Falcons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Merced, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Atwater continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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