The Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle will square off against the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Juan Diego Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Juan Diego Catholic heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They fell just short of Crimson Cliffs by a score of 5-4. Juan Diego Catholic's defeat signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Zach Carlson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Castle Huggard was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Juan Diego Catholic lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Juan Diego Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 17-11. As for Crimson Cliffs, their win bumped their record up to 15-8-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Juan Diego Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Crimson Cliffs struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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