The Helix Highlanders will square off against the Patrick Henry Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The last ten games Helix has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Helix fell victim to Point Loma and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Pointers by a score of 2-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Highlanders were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry was able to grind out a solid win over Bonita Vista on Wednesday, taking the game 7-2. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Barons: they've now won five in a row.
Lukas Waite looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance gave him a new career-low in hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ian Brooke, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alex Mestman, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Patrick Henry's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Helix, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Helix has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Patrick Henry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Helix might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Patrick Henry in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can Helix avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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