Mount Miguel hasn't had much luck against Helix recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Matadors will take on the Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. Mount Miguel has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mount Miguel is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 21 runs last Monday, they were much more limited against Lincoln last Tuesday. They came up short against the Hornets, falling 14-1.
Mount Miguel saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was A Sinsay, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Helix has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.64 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to Mater Dei Catholic. The Highlanders have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Helix's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Mount Miguel, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mount Miguel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .529. However, it's not like Helix struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mount Miguel might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Helix when the teams last played back in May of 2019. Can the Matadors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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