For the second straight game, Prairie will face off against Clearwater Valley. The Pirates will face off against the Rams at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Prairie has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Clearwater Valley will arrive with three straight victories.
Prairie heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Friday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Clearwater Valley.
For Clearwater Valley's part, Conner Christensen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Christensen has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Barak Meyer was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Clearwater Valley: the team is 14-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-9 otherwise. Carson Schilling also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Clearwater Valley's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Prairie, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prairie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .520. However, it's not like Clearwater Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. 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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