The Friendly Patriots will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Douglass Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Friendly came up short against Fairmont Heights on Wednesday, falling 13-4.
Meanwhile, Douglass had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They blew past the Tigers 22-1. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 16 runs or more this season.
Arrington Price, III and Kayden Wilkins made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Price, III struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Wilkins struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts Price, III has posted since back in March of 2024. At the plate, Price, III scored four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Wilkins scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Wilkins is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, Eric Newman, Jr was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and one double while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Marshall Barnes, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Friendly might still be hurting after the 23-1 defeat they got from Douglass in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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