For the second straight game, Katella will face off against Buena Park. The Knights will challenge the Coyotes at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Katella's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Buena Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Katella earned an 8-4 victory over Buena Park. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Coyotes recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Anthony Garcia looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Ureno, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Alejandro Tinoco also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Katella's victory bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Buena Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Buena Park's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Katella hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. It's a different story for Buena Park, though, as they've only averaged .236. Will they be able to contain Katella's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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