Friends is 0-3 against Key since March of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Quakers will be playing at home against the Obezags at 7:30 p.m. Friends has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Friends is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game last Tuesday. They lost 14-1 to Beth Tfiloh.
Meanwhile, Key came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 5-2.
The team relied heavily on Alex Neenan, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Key's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Wyatt Dowton was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Key was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .400 or higher in four consecutive games.
Key pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Friends, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Friends couldn't quite finish off Key in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 2-0. Will the Quakers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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