The Pensacola Tigers will head out on the road to take on the LeFlore Rattlers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pensacola is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Pensacola never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against West Florida Baptist Academy on Thursday. They blew past the Conquerors 12-2. Considering Pensacola's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
JULIO GUZMAN was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. GUZMAN has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. GUZMAN was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, CAMERON HAMILTON was a standout: he scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was BRAYLEN STEELE, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, sadly, LeFlore is still looking for their first win of the season after nine contests. They fell victim to a rough 15-2 defeat at the hands of Mobile Christian on Tuesday.
Pensacola's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for LeFlore, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Pensacola took their win against LeFlore in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 11-2. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was LeFlore's Dylan Lewis, who didn't allow a single hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Pensacola to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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