Sultana is 8-2 against Burroughs since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sultana Sultans will be playing at home against the Burroughs Burros at 6:00 p.m. Sultana is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Burroughs typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Sultana proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Burros.
Eric Ruiz made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Ruiz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ruiz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Gamez, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Isac Gamez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Sultana's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Burroughs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Sultana has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Burroughs struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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