The Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Carmichaels Mighty Mikes at 4:00 p.m. Chartiers-Houston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Carmichaels is facing Chartiers-Houston at the wrong time: Chartiers-Houston suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They fell victim to a tough 19-10 defeat at the hands of the Blue Devils. It was the first time this season that Chartiers-Houston let down their fans at home.
Aaron Walsh made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Carmichaels was able to grind out a solid victory over Avella on Tuesday, taking the game 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Carmichaels.
Aydan Adamson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. Adamson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Lapana, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Nathan Beringo was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Chartiers-Houston's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6. As for Carmichaels, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chartiers-Houston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Carmichaels struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chartiers-Houston was able to grind out a solid victory over Carmichaels in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 7-3. Will Chartiers-Houston repeat their success, or does Carmichaels have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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