The Calaveras Red Hawks will face off against the Argonaut Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Calaveras is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Monday, they were much more limited against El Dorado on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 7-1. The Red Hawks' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Calaveras saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cody Aguiar, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Antelope hit Argonaut with a five-run fourth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs lost 11-1 to the Titans. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Mustangs, who until this contest were averaging 3.4 runs allowed.
Calaveras' loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Argonaut, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calaveras has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Argonaut struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calaveras suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Argonaut in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Red Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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