For the second straight game, Pleasanton will face off against Navarro. The Eagles will square off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pleasanton is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Pleasanton heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to Navarro. Considering the last time the Eagles couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Navarro's part, Ryan Davidson made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Davidson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Navarro got a massive performance out of Drew Mundine, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Mundine has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Bayley Burgess, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Navarro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pleasanton only managed six.
Navarro is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Pleasanton, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-11-3.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pleasanton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Navarro struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. 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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