For the second straight game, Knappa will face off against Gaston. The Loggers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Greyhounds at 3:00 p.m. Knappa has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Knappa came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 20-10 to Gaston.
For Gaston's part, Ayden Hansen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hansen was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Gaston's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-14 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Brysen Riccardi was incredible, going 4-for-5 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Wes Tavera, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI and one run.
Gaston was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .613. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Knappa has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Gaston, their win bumped their record up to 6-15.
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