For the second straight game, Fruitland will face off against Buhl. The Grizzlies will head out to take on the Indians at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Fruitland is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Fruitland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Buhl 4-3.
Coye Coffman was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Quinn Hood, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Nate Grosvenor, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Fruitland's win was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 25-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Buhl, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Both Fruitland and Buhl just can't seem to miss. The Grizzlies have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. However, it's not like Buhl struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.3 hits. 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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