For the second straight game, The Meadows School will face off against Needles. The Meadows School will welcome Needles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Meadows School is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
The Meadows School took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Needles, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Meadows School won by a run and slipped past Needles 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory The Meadows School has posted since March 16th.
For Needles' part, Hudson Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Gabe Rodriguez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Robert Tapia, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
The Meadows School is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-12 record this season. As for Needles, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-10.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. The Meadows School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .448. However, it's not like Needles 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 action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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