The Needles Mustangs will take on the Lake Mead Academy Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Lake Mead Academy is hoping to do on Saturday what they couldn't on Friday: put an end to Needles' winning streak, which now stands at ten games. Everything went Needles' way against Lake Mead Academy as Needles made off with a 13-5 win. Needles' victory was all the more impressive since Lake Mead Academy was averaging only 2.4 runs allowed on the season.
Holden Jones made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Jones has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jones was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Tyler Wilson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Logan Parker, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Needles is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-7 record this season. As for Lake Mead Academy, their win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Needles has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lake Mead Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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