Woods Cross is 0-3 against Murray since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Woods Cross Wildcats will face off against the Murray Spartans at 1:00 p.m. Woods Cross is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Woods Cross heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell just short of Murray by a score of 6-5. Woods Cross' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Beau Blackwell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Kason Lythgoe was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Woods Cross' loss dropped their record down to 17-11. As for Murray, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-4.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Woods Cross has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Murray struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. 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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