For the second straight game, Coronado will face off against Monterey. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Plainsmen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Coronado is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Monterey just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Plainsmen by a score of 8-7.
For Monterey's part, the team relied heavily on Ashton Castillo, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. What's more, Castillo posted two RBI, the most he's had over his last 17 matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of RJ Laurent, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
The win (which was Monterey's third in a row) raised their record to 9-7-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Coronado, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Coronado hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Monterey struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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