The Fisher Gators will take on the A.J. Ellender Patriots in a tournament on Thursday. Fisher is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games.
While Fisher's win against Family Christian wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Fisher had just enough and edged out Family Christian 3-2 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Gators have posted since March 21, 2024.
Fisher saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haiden Martin, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Ian Otero was another, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Meanwhile, A.J. Ellender lost 12-5 to Riverdale on Friday.
Fisher's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2-1. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing nine hits in those games compared to only 3.75 in the others. As for A.J. Ellender, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fisher has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like A.J. Ellender struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fisher skirted past A.J. Ellender 4-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fisher since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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