Pirates
| 04/14/25 @ Cole Valley Christian | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Melba | 11 |
| 04/09/25 vs Homedale | 9 |
| 04/07/25 @ Homedale | 1 |
| 04/05/25 @ Caldwell | 14 |
| + 11 more games |
For the second straight game, Payette will face off against Cole Valley Christian. The Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Chargers at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Payette is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Payette managed to slip by Cole Valley Christian the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pirates came up short against the Chargers on Monday, falling 8-1. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Pirates couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Cole Valley Christian's part, Lucas Guray made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Guray has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Guray wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Wilson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cole Valley Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Payette, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Payette has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Cole Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. 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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