For the second straight game, Horizon will face off against Canutillo. The Scorpions will take on the Eagles at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Horizon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Canutillo with a sharp 8-1 win. The Scorpions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 games by six runs or more this season.
FRANKLIN MILLER
| 04/30/26 vs Canutillo | 13 |
| 04/17/26 @ Bel Air | 10 |
| 04/08/26 @ Americas | 6 |
| 03/31/26 vs El Dorado | 5 |
| 03/24/26 @ Del Valle | 11 |
| + 2 more games |
FRANKLIN MILLER spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on GEORGE ALBA, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was ABRAHAM BARRAZA, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Horizon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matchups.
With the loss, Canutillo broke their 15-game winning streak and moved their record to 19-9-1. As for Horizon, their victory bumped their record up to 18-11.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Horizon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Canutillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. 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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