For the second straight game, Van Nuys will face off against Grant. The Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lancers at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Van Nuys 3.5, Grant 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Van Nuys made easy work of Grant and carried off a 7-1 victory.
Joel Enciso was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Enciso was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nate Renard, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Alagozyan, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Van Nuys' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6. As for Grant, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Van Nuys has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grant struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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